What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preschool Teacher position at Heart of the Valley YMCA?
Description
The Heart of the Valley YMCA is seeking individuals passionate about working with children to join our Early Childhood Development Centers to create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES :
Responsible for assisting in developing and implementing an ongoing program of activities that promote academic, social, emotional, cognitive development of each child enrolled in a pre-kindergarten class. Develops appropriate curriculum (lesson plan), assess children's developmental growth and communicate it with the parents.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES
- Communicate and promote the YMCA mission, goals and objectives to employees, volunteers and the community at large.
- Promote a safe and positive atmosphere during scheduled working hours.
- Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.
- Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
- Complete required abuse risk management training.
- Adhere to policies related to boundaries with children.
- Implement designated curriculum for age appropriate group in accordance with the policies and philosophy of the Heart of the Valley YMCA as well as DHR.
- Demonstrate cultural competency and respect for the child's background by incorporating cultural, linguistic and familial values and beliefs into the program and lesson plans.
- Responsible for ensuring diverse program experience for children each day.
- Understand difference between discipline and punishment. Use positive verbal and non-verbal communication with children to build trusting and stable relationships.
- Ensure all children's individual needs are met with dignity and respect.
- Assure that children's equipment and supplies are arranged properly, orderly and kept in good condition.
- Assist children as they develop appropriate habits of eating, dressing, napping and toileting.
- Responsible for appearance, decoration and learning environment of the classrooms in accordance with policies of the YMCA and DHR.
- Responsible for keeping the program clean and sanitary to insure health and safety of all children.
- Keep a neat and clean appearance, in accordance with the standards set by the YMCA.
- Attend all staff meetings and in-service provided at the Center.
- Assist in development, training and ongoing educational requirements through orientation, training and continued education opportunities.
- Display the highest ethical and professional behavior and standards when working with the children, parents, child development personnel, and agencies associated with the YMCA Association.
- Model, practice and carry out the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
- Responsible for any other duties as assigned by the Child Development Center Director.
Requirements
EXPERIENCE / PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / CERTIFICATIONS
PERSONAL QUALITIES
