What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preschool Teacher position at Armed Services YMCA?
** Must be available Tuesday - Friday 8:30am - 2pm **
SUMMARY
The Preschool Teacher will lead the Operation Little Learners program to encourage mother and child bonding so that better relationships are formed between the child and the parent. The program will teach and support parents in to educating and nurturing their child. The Preschool Teacher will encourage socialization between mothers and children of similar age and will effectively create and deliver and academic preschool curriculum.
Main Responsibilities:
- Assist in planning and conducting an effective child development program to meet the physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs of each child based upon stated goals and a curriculum plan
- Reviews and implements daily schedule and activity plans. Arranges room play and materials to accommodate the daily schedule. Sets up displays and bulletin boards.
- Accurately document attendance, absentees and current emergency records for each child.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Creates a pleasant, inviting atmosphere for children. Ensures the safety and sanitation of children through constant supervision, effective arrangement of space, proper maintenance of equipment, etc.
- Completes and submits required reports in an accurate and timely manner.
- Attend all mandatory meetings and trainings as requested and be prepared to coordinate, research, and share resources with other facilitators.
- Work with supervisor to produce a monthly calendar of activities to be turned in prior to the last week of the month.
- Conducts appropriate play and learning activities to foster individual and group activity development. Leads children in songs, games, finger plays and other activities.
- Able to maintain confidentiality of program information.
Mandatory Certifications:
- Complete required ASYMCA safety trainings
- CPR and First Aid Certification
- Maintain a valid child abuse history clearance.
- Successfully complete the State Police Criminal Record Check and F.B.I. fingerprints screening. Results are required at time of hire
- Early Childhood Certification -Preferred
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
-The employee frequently is required to sit and reach and must be able to move around the work environment.
-Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to safely supervise children activities.
-The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 30 pounds.
-Prioritizes and ability to multi-task requiring good memory, concentrations, and analytical thinking.
Work Environment:
The work environment is generally set in a classroom like setting, may be required to venture outside for children’s activities. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Travel:
Travel is not required for this position.
Education and Experience:
·High School Diploma.
· 1-3 years experience teaching pre-school aged children and related education required.
- Early Childchoo Certification - Preferred
· Ability to communicate effectively with children and parents.
· Strong interpersonal skills and ability to identify and deal with carious child care situations. Must be able to resolve conflicts effectively in a professional and positive manner.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficient in writing reports and lesson planning.
· Demonstrable ability to multi-task and adhere to deadlines
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $13.00 - $19.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Teaching Pre-School: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Required)
- Child Development Associate Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $13 - $19
