What are the responsibilities and job description for the Toddler Teacher - Hurley Ranch Tolleson position at VALLEY OF THE SUN YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION?
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.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF A LEAD TEACHER: - EARLY LEARNING
- Supervises, implements, and directs a classroom within an early learning program.
- Provides mentorship and guidance to assistant and co-teachers within the classroom and/or center.
- Complete all daily reports, assessments and observations 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 with children and parents.
- Ensures pertinent site records, files, and other required administrative procedures are completed and maintained.
- Posts daily all required information in assigned place at program site.
- 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.
- Be detailed in the journal documentation.
- Creative and organized to reflect the children’s ideas and attitudes into group books.
- Work with and understand the cultural diversity of the local community.
- *This is not an exhaustive list of job duties. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned.
REQUIREMENTS TO BE A LEAD TEACHER: - EARLY LEARNING
- 18 years of age or older
- Must possess or obtain prior to working in ration an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card and negative TB test
- Possession of an Associate’s degree, Bachelor Degree or a current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential granted by the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition, OR currently undergoing the process and expected completion within the next six months.
- Three years qualifying experience in childcare field and 6 credit hours in the childcare field or 60 documented training hours
- Minimum 6 months’ knowledge and experience in early childhood education or child development
- Minimum 6 months' experience working in a certified pre-school.
- Possess mature judgment and sound decision-making
- Proven capability to establish positive rapport with children.
- Ability to communicate effectively with members, peers, and supervisor.
- Ability to effectively communicate information on YMCA Child Care Programs.
- Must be observant, safety conscious and able to react calmly and quickly in an emergency.
- Ability to interact effectively with various stakeholders, including parents, social service providers, and personnel from school districts and or community partners.
PART TIME BENEFITS:
- Free YMCA Staff Membership
- Discounted Family Membership
- Program Discounts
- Paid Sick Leave (after 90 days of employment)
- Employee Assistant Program
- Employee & Employer Retirement Contribution Options
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.
