What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood Education Infant Teacher position at Santa Monica Family YMCA?
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Implements age and developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities within the established guidelines.
- Implements daily lesson/activity plans for the classroom. Submits lesson plans weekly.
- Supervises the children and non-lead teachers, classroom, and all activities.
- Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child.
- Participates in parent conferences when necessary, and maintains positive relationships and effective communication with parents.
- Maintains program site and equipment.
- Maintains required program records.
- Attends and participates in family nights, program activities, material explorations, staff meetings, and staff training.
- Ability to plan, lead and participate in activities.
- Promote, establish and maintain a positive YMCA image at all times.
- Dress in an appropriate and professional manner following YMCA rules and guidelines.
- Follow YMCA work rules and procedures to complete all assigned tasks and duties in an efficient, timely and positive manner at all times.
- Model anti-biased behavior towards children, parents or staff.
- Take initiative to be willing to assume additional responsibilities as needed, including providing other teacher’s breaks as needed.
- Follow all YMCA, Child Development Department, and State Licensing policies and procedures at all times.
- Maintain State Licensing and staff/child ratios requirements at all times.
- Helps orient new parents and children to the program, assisting with tours as needed.
- Be flexible with their room assignments, willing to assist in the classrooms that need their help with a positive attitude.
- Address parent concerns and comments in a timely and professional manner; keep the Early Learning Center Director informed of all parent concerns and issues.
- Cooperate with the director through any program changes, investigations, and coaching opportunities.
Salary : $23
