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Advanced Early Learning Professional

The Young Women's Christian Association of Kalamazoo, Mich
Kalamazoo, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 2/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/23/2025

Job Description

Job Description

YWCA Kalamazoo is on a MISSION!

At YWCA Kalamazoo, we believe in making your career matter. We’re seeking talented, enthusiastic individuals who want to make a real difference in their community. When you work here, you’re part of a vibrant, inclusive workspace dedicated to fostering your personal growth. Our employee-centric philosophies focus on taking care of you and promoting a healthy work-life balance. Our culture is tailored with YOU in mind! Join us to be part of a worldwide movement dedicated to eliminating racism and empowering women!

Here is what you’ll do :

PRIMARY FUNCTION :

The Advanced Early Learning Professional works within a teaching team to support the care and development of young children ages 6 weeks to 12 years in a structured early learning environment.

QUALIFICATIONS :

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Significant and relevant post-high school education or training in early childhood education or child / family-related field.
  • At least two years of experience working with young children and families in some capacity. Licensed childcare experience preferred.
  • Understanding of Creative Curriculum, Teaching Strategies GOLD, and Ages and Stages Questionnaire preferred.
  • Ability to meet requirements of the Bureau of Child and Adult Licensing.
  • Has and maintains active CDA certification.
  • Able to pass criminal and child abuse and neglect history background checks.
  • Able to work with people of diverse backgrounds.

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Organizes and implements age-appropriate learning activities / experiences with individual children and small and large groups within the approved curriculum.
  • Observes and assesses utilizing Teaching Strategies GOLD and ASQ-3 / ASQ-SE.
  • Supervises children's activities to ensure safety and promote socialization and enjoyment of children attending the facility.
  • Assists children in all daily activities including, but not limited to toileting, personal hygiene, dressing, and eating.
  • Works cooperatively with the Associate Site Director, to resolve any programmatic or family concerns including but not limited to communication, service delivery, quality, curriculum, personnel, and assessment.
  • Works cooperatively with the Associate Site Director, on assigned duties, such as preparing activity materials, room cleanliness, and using time effectively
  • Participates in mealtime activities with the children to encourage good eating habits, good table manners, conversation, and clean-up.
  • Accompanies and supervises children on field trips.
  • Commits to self-education on anti-bias education, racial justice, and gender equity issues.
  • Monitors the health status of children for illness or areas of concern.
  • Cleans up after activities.
  • Provides written and / or verbal communication to parents regarding the child’s daily activities, progress, and behavior.
  • Observes all Children’s Center and YWCA policies and procedures.
  • Agrees to participate in 4 hours of classroom training and admin weekly.
  • Agrees to participate in 3 hours of in-classroom coaching weekly with the Assistant Director.
  • Provides coverage of the classroom during ELP admin days or instructor absences.
  • Complies with applicable local, state, and federal licensing requirements / certification and / or regulations.
  • Complies with association policy regarding required reporting of child abuse.
  • Safeguards confidential information gained as a result of the position.
  • Works cooperatively with program participants, YWCA staff, and volunteers.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • 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 PERKS :

    YWCA Kalamazoo partners with ADP to provide a phenomenal benefits package.

    Our Core Benefits :
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life
  • Long Term Disability
  • Short Term Disability
  • In addition to our core benefits, we also offer access to an excellent employee assistance program. We also offer tuition assistance and a GENEROUS paid time off package to our full-time employees. We are committed to supporting a healthy work-life balance and have tailored our benefits package with YOU in mind!

    EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY IS IMPORTANT!

    As an employer, YWCA Kalamazoo encourages, welcomes, and fosters differences. It is the policy of YWCA Kalamazoo not to discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin / ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, age, height, weight, familial status, veteran status, marital status, citizenship, or any other status or characteristic protected by law, in its programs, services, employment or activities. All qualified applicants will be given equal opportunity and consideration for employment.

    Prior to a job offer, candidates will be required to complete a criminal record background check. Information gathered will be used for job-related purposes to the extent permitted by applicable law and will not result in an automatic disqualification from an employment opportunity.

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