Floating Preschool Teacher

As a YWCA employee, you’ll enjoy knowing that every day you make a difference in the lives of people who seek our services. You’ll be an integral part of a culture that celebrates individual contributions and values meaningful work and authentic connections.

YWCA’s dedication to our mission is only equal to our dedication to our employees.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefit program including employer-paid medical and dental
• 16 paid holidays
• Retirement plan that contributes up to 14 (%) percent
• 12 paid sick / 10 paid vacation days your first year, increasing with length of service
• 2 mental health days
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• A feedback culture that is mission driven by meaningful work and authentic connections, where individuals are celebrated and appreciated.

“My experience… has exceeded my expectations ten-fold. I’m so happy to be a part of a team who values autonomy, empowerment, emotional connection, and motivation to do what is right.”

• YWCA Team Member

Working in collaboration with other teachers, this position helps develop and implement a quality childcare program that supports children’s physical, social/emotional, and cognitive areas of development. This includes modeling appropriate behaviors, planning classroom and small group activities, setting-up/ cleaning-up classrooms, assisting with student arrival and departures, food program preparation, parent conferences, child assessments, and maintaining appropriate documentation and student records.

Candidate selected must be willing to work at 6-preschool sites within a 20-mile radius of Santa Rosa (Healdsburg, Sebastopol, Petaluma and West County locations).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned as needed:

• Supervises groups of children from diverse backgrounds and implement daily planned activities/curricula.
• Assists with opening and closing the Center, which may include conducting health checks, setting up/putting away materials, arranging classroom environment, and performing cleanup.
• Supervises children inside and outside in daily activities and work with teaching team to develop relevant and age-appropriate curriculum.
• Maintains daily schedule to meet children’s needs and conducts daily group time activities (small and large group). Incorporates culturally competent/multicultural materials and activities.
• Conducts authentic assessments and parent-teacher conferences.
• Promotes and enhance children’s development through nurturing and positive interactions; handles inappropriate behavior with positive discipline; redirects children to appropriate alternatives, models appropriate responses to the situation.
• Leads activities which promote children’s self- esteem, including acknowledging and reinforcing positive behavior.
• Assists with the facilitation of the food program - meal prep, meal service, meal clean up and general kitchen duties.
• Works well with others as part of a team.
• Performs routine non-instructional activities related to the care of children, including child personal care, daily chores, and center cleaning.
• Models positive and professional communication with all parents and maintains family confidentiality.

Minimum Qualifications: Must currently possess, or be qualified to apply for and be granted, one of the following:

Associate Teacher Permit:

• Option 1: 12 units ECE/CD including core courses
• Option 2: Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential.

Or the Teacher Permit:

• Option 1: 24 units ECE/CD including core courses plus 16 General Education (GE) units
• Option 2: AA or higher in ECE/CD or related field with 3 units supervised field experience in ECE/CD setting

Must have at least one year experience working in a licensed childcare facility.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual (Spanish) a plus
• First Aid and CPR certification a plus

Conditions of Hire:

• Prior to employment, ability to pass agency criminal background check, TB test and physical.
• Valid driver’s license, current automobile insurance and immunization records to influenza, pertussis, and measles.

YWCA Sonoma County's commitment to DEI:

We at YWCA Sonoma County know that our best work happens when all our voices are heard, our perspectives are valued, and our whole selves are engaged.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $30