2 year old teacher

The Early Learning Teacher has the primary responsibility for implementing a program to provide excellent educational opportunities and care for young children (aged 3 mos. – 5 years). With the support and guidance of the Youth Development Director and the EL Director, he/she will develop the curriculum to be used in the classroom. This includes preparing and implementing lessons plans, as well as creating and ensuring the daily schedule is followed. The Early Learning teacher will monitor student development and abilities and will provide individualized experiences and opportunities to foster growth.

OUR 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develop classroom curriculum, lesson plans, and daily schedule.
• Oversee specific components of classroom management.
• Monitor and keep written records of children’s development and skills.
• Maintain accurate daily attendance records.
• Monitor children at all times.
• Attend regular meetings with Youth Development Director and teaching staff to discuss, assess, and plan for various aspects of the Program such as curriculum, lesson plans, schedule, classroom procedures, children’s development, extracurricular activities, concerns of or about parents, and any other issues that may arise.
• Report all problems, incidents, and accidents to supervisor immediately.
• Complete written incident/illness/accident reports as necessary.
• Maintain and preserve all program equipment and supplies.
• Organize room before and clean room and playground after daily Program.
• Promote a positive relationship with parents by making a point of greeting them daily, sharing good news about their children with them, and informing them of any relevant information in a timely manner.
• Keep the Youth Development Director informed of all program issues as they arise especially when related to the children’s behavior and development.
• Complete monthly classroom report.
• Communicate three times weekly to parents via email format.
• Maintain training requirements.
• Be familiar with YMCA mission, policies and procedures.
• Participate in YMCA programs and promotions.
• Be an enthusiastic, dedicated, reliable, and committed member of our team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in Early Childhood Education (bachelor’s degree preferred) or Child Development Associate credentials (Director’s Credential preferred)

• Meet all Department of Children and Family standards.

• Certification in Infant, Child and Adult CPR, and Basic First Aid.

• Completion of 45-hour child care course required by the State of Florida.

• 21 years or older with a minimum of 2 years teaching experience.

• Hold and maintain a driver’s license with reliable transportation.

• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

• Understands the YMCA is a public accommodation committed to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

• Must be able to meet the Association’s background screening requirements.