Early Learning Teacher (Floater) - Valley of the Sun YMCA

The Valley of the Sun YMCA is honored to be among the top 50 YMCA associations in the United States, recognized for transforming our culture, vision, and operations. With 12 branches across the Valley and Northern Arizona, along with a thriving overnight camp in Prescott, we are a rapidly growing, cause-driven organization. Our mission is to enhance the nation's health and well-being while creating opportunities to give back and support our communities. If you are dedicated to being part of a greater movement, a career with the YMCA is for you.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• 12 months qualifying experience in childcare field and 6 credit hours in the childcare field or 60 documented training hours.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF AN EARLY LEARNING TEACHER:

• Supervises, implements, and directs a classroom within an early learning program.
• Provides guidance to assistant and co-teachers within the classroom and/or center.
• Complete all daily reports on children within the classroom, showing competency with assigned technology.
• Exhibit sound judgement in challenging and adverse scenarios, prioritizing child safety.
• Collaborate with peers and be effective in working in team-based environment.
• Understands and maintains ADHS state licensing rules and regulations and YMCA childcare program standards.
• Develops positive relationships and uses positive tone & communication with children and parents.
• Preserves quality condition of all supplies, equipment, materials, and cleanliness of site.
• Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including emergency procedures. Completes incident and accident reports, as necessary.
• Attend staff meetings and training courses as required.
• Incorporates the mission, philosophy, and 4 core values of the YMCA in all communication with participants and co-workers.

*This is not an exhaustive list of job duties. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned.

REQUIREMENTS TO BE A LEAD PRESCHOOL TEACHER:

• 18 years of age or older
• Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card and negative TB test (must possess prior to working with children)
• 12 months qualifying experience in childcare field and 6 credit hours in the childcare field or 60 documented training hours.
• Reliable transportation to commute to assigned centers.
• Able to be flexible and work with multiple teams.
• Possess mature judgment and sound decision-making.
• Ability to communicate effectively with members, peers, and supervisor.
• Must be observant, safety conscious and able to react calmly and quickly in an emergency.

FULL TIME BENEFITS:

• 12% Employer Funded Retirement Plan (once eligible) 
• Free YMCA Family Membership 
• Free Programs for dependents 
• Health benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance 
• Paid Vacation & Sick Leave (once accrued) 
• Professional Development Opportunities & Trainings 
• 403b Retirement Savings Account upon hire 
• Employee Assistant Program

OUR YMCA CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.  We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Valley of the Sun YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this opening. Unless explicitly authorized by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of, color, race, religion, national origin, marital status, parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age (40 or over), sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), or on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other non-merit factors.

Our YMCA promotes a safe environment that is free from abuse.  No form of abuse will be tolerated.

This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.