Youth Development Preschool Teacher

Job Title: Preschool Teacher

Department: Youth Development

Classification: Non-exempt

Job Grade: 4

Reports to: Youth Teen & Family Director

Ages: 4-5 years

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Position Summary

Provides direct supervision to a group of children in a youth development preschool program. Creates positive, nurturing relationships with children, while building cooperative relationships with families. Promotes and supports the potential of all youth in programs and facilitates peer-to-peer connections as part of the overall youth development experience. Provides direction for the program and classroom. Implements program curriculum. Provides a quality experience to children and parents that focus on the YMCA values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in the Child Care Division Central Background Registry (oregonearlylearning.com) and proof of enrollment

• Please complete the online application right away as it will take several weeks to process

• Meet the Department of Early Learning and Care's Preschool Teacher requirements

• At least 750 hours of qualifying teaching experience in a Certified Child Care Center, or

• One year or 1,500 hours of qualifying teaching experience in Registered Family or Certified Family child care.

Essential Functions

• Assists with the planning of program lesson plans and implements culturally relevant activities in a developmentally appropriate manner, meeting the individual physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs of the participants
• Serves as a positive role model, demonstrates professional behavior, and understands positive youth development approaches to the academic and social development of youth
• Facilitates a program environment that invites exploration, promotes positive play and welcomes children
• Promotes a positive approach to supervision, communication and interactions with others; maintains ongoing communication with supervisor
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of the YMCA mission, purpose and goals, childcare policies and YMCA standards; ensures the program meets the highest standards of excellence
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergency procedures
• Follows all cleaning and sanitizing protocols
• Is up to date and follows guidance put forth by the Early Learning Division
• Checks and responds to email and other communication regularly
• Actively engaged with youth and activities during the program day
• Maintains positive relationships and effective communication with families, facility/school personnel, members and coworkers
• Maintains program site and equipment, assists with setup and breakdown of activity centers and cleaning of program areas
• Attends and participates in family nights, program activities, staff meetings and training
• Respectfully relays information to families about a child's day
• May provide guidance to staff/volunteers overseeing the activities of groups of children
• Continue training in child development, a minimum of 15 hours per certification year
• Complete all required trainings as assigned by supervisor, by scheduled due date
• If required to drive while on duty (either your own vehicle or a Y-owned vehicle), must maintain a current, valid Oregon driver's license, a DMV driving record that meets YMCA standards, and evidence of insurability throughout entire term of employment
• Other duties as assigned
• As a Y staff, you are a representative of our Y's mission and values; as such it is asked that you:
• approach conversations with respect
• uphold the Y's character values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility in all interpersonal interactions
• approach all people and situations with an open mind - we can never know all the many perspectives and experiences others bring with them just as they won't know yours
• be accountable to the energy you bring into the conversation and into the workplace

Physical Demands

• Ability to plan, lead and participate in activities such as sports, games and curriculum activities, and monitor behavior inside and outside
• Must be able to walk, run, stand, sit, kneel and get back to a standing position
• Ability to lift and carry the weight of 50lbs
• Staff should expect to swim when needed during lessons and free swim
• General housekeeping: mop/sweep, take the trash out, wash dishes, clean tables, toys, stack and put baskets away, and the like
• Follow all sanitation protocols

Hours/Days

• M-F 6:45am-3:30pm
• Hours may vary
• Additional hours for required meetings and trainings

Employee Benefits & Discounts

• Jobs - Eugene Family YMCA (eugeneymca.org)

The Eugene Family YMCA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

The Eugene Family YMCA is committed to creating an environment of mutual recognition where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The Y believes that diversity, inclusion, and a sense of purpose and belonging in the workplace are critical to the achievement of our mission. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may complete the ADA Accommodation Request Form; or contact us at hr@eugeneymca.org or 541-686-9622.

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