East Boston YMCA- Infant Toddler Pre-School Teacher Full Time (Los Angeles, CA)

East Boston YMCA- Infant Toddler Pre-School Teacher Full Time

Hours 40 hours Non Exempt General Responsibilities Primarily the Teacher is responsible to represent the YMCA personally professionally and in a manner in accordance with the mission and goals of the YMCA. Under the direction of the Lead Teacher the teacher plans and implements classroom curriculum maintains children s records communicates information to families and maintains a safe healthy warm engaging and attractive environment. Age appropriate activities should provide for growth in skill self-awareness group relations and character development. By conducting him herself in a caring responsible honest and respectful manner the Teacher is a role model for children and adults. Responsibilities Keep safety of children as a first priority - with emphasis on an atmosphere that is family- friendly age-appropriate inclusive and conducive to a quality-driven environment By personal example facilitate the YMCA core values of honesty caring respect and responsibility with children staff and families - must be a positive healthy role model Use positive and constructive methods of behavior guidance and ensure that all staff do the same Supervise children and manage transitions smoothly to ensure safety and appropriate behavior Work with the Lead Teacher in the design of the classroom space and maintain facility and supplies at all times Assist the Lead Teacher with relevant assessments on a variety of levels throughout the year by means of progress reports parent surveys and program self-assessment Provide children with a well-balanced curriculum of specific planned learning experiences that support their social emotional physical cognitive and language development Utilize curricula which is developmentally and linguistically appropriate provide for the development interests and temperaments of individual children supports school readiness and educational development and include goals for the knowledge and skills to be acquired by children in various areas of learning Participate in a minimum of 20 hours of training per year and 1 3 must be related to working with children who are diverse learners Participate in regular staff meetings Assume accountability for all children assigned to classroom and connect daily with parents guardians Adhere to the rules regulations and procedures set forth by the YMCA of Greater Boston the branch location and the Department of Early Education and Care Consider participation in the branch Reach Out Campaign Completion of specific training as designated by association guidelines Perform all duties deemed necessary by branch program leadership Position Requirements 21 years of age or have a high school diploma or equivalent and meet the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) requirements for Teacher (102 CMR7.21 (2)b) A minimum of a BA or BS in related field (additional coursework in curriculum may be required). EEC certification of qualifications First Aid and CPR certification Skills in working with families conflict resolution and public relations Knowledge of group process - must agree to work in harmony with other staff Commitment to the philosophy and goals of the YMCA Effective leadership skills and crisis management skills Excellent organizational skillsPhysical Demands Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand walk use hands to handle or feel objects tools or controls and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit (at times on the floor with children) and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision and the ability to adjust. How to Apply- s www.appone.com MainInfoReq.asp R_ID 702043& B_ID 44