Infant Teacher - Healdsburg

As a YWCA employee, you’ll enjoy knowing that every day you make a difference in the lives of people who seek our services. You’ll be an integral part of a culture that celebrates individual contributions and values meaningful work and authentic connections.

YWCA’s dedication to our mission is only equal to our dedication to our employees.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefit program including employer-paid medical and dental.
• 16 paid holidays.
• Retirement plan that contributes up to 14 (%) percent.
• 12 paid sick / 10 paid vacation days your first year, increasing with length of service.
• 2 mental health days.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• A feedback culture that is mission driven by meaningful work and authentic connections, where individuals are celebrated and appreciated.

SCHEDULE: Full Time

RATE OF PAY: $25.00 - $29.00

“My experience… has exceeded my expectations ten-fold. I’m so happy to be a part of a team who values autonomy, empowerment, emotional connection, and motivation to do what is right.”

• YWCA Team Member

POSITION SUMMARY:

Working under the direction of the Director of Childcare Services and in collaboration with the other teaching staff, teachers are responsible for developing and implementing a quality childcare program that helps develop children’s physical, social/emotional, and cognitive areas of development. This can include, but is not limited to, modeling positive communication, nurturance, and effective problem-solving skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned as needed. The Infant teacher works directly with the Site Supervisor and Lead Teacher to:

• Responsible for planning classroom and small group activities around weekly themes and children’s skill set, setting-up and cleaning-up activities, assisting with the arrival and departure of children, and maintaining appropriate classroom records.
• Develop and maintain professional communication and dialogue with parents and hold bi-annual parent/teacher conferences with the family of their primary group of students.
• Complete necessary assessments for children (DRDP’s for children).
• Assist with opening and closing the Center, which may include setting up/putting away materials, arranging classroom environment, and performing cleanup.
• Facilitate morning communication, checks, and communicates telephone messages and communications from parents, takes attendance, conducts health checks as children arrive, and communicates necessary information to all team members.
• Maintain daily schedule to meet children’s needs and conducts daily group time activities (small and large group).
• Promote and enhance children’s development through nurturing and positive interactions.
• Lead activities which promote children’s self-esteem, including acknowledging and reinforcing positive behavior.
• Communicate with children and adults from varied backgrounds, cultures, and socio-economic levels. Work with children and families where English may not the primary language.
• Perform routine activities related to the care of children, including clothing, feeding, and assisting with toileting.
• Meal prep for breakfast, lunch and snack.
• Upon children’s departure, responsible for their release to authorized persons only.
• At the end of the day, responsible for the daily cleaning responsibilities at the Center, leaving the center clean and ready for the following school day.
• Model positive and professional communication with all parents and maintains family confidentiality.
• Participate in program evaluations and works with other staff to implement any changes needed.
• Continue professional development to meet and maintain State of California, Title 5 Child Development Division qualifications for Teacher position (minimum of Associate Teacher permit); maintain record of professional growth activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Should meet the Associate Teacher or Teacher requirements of the California Department of Education, Child Development Division, for Title 5 childcare center as follows:

Currently possess, or be qualified to apply for and be granted the Associate Teacher Permit

• Option 1: 12 units ECE/CD including core courses.
• Option 2: Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential.

Or the Teacher Permit:

• Option 1: 24 units ECE/CD including core courses plus 16 General Education (GE) units.
• Option 2: AA or higher in ECE/CD or related field with 3 units supervised field experience in ECE/CD setting.

Should include a at least 3 units of coursework specific to infants age 0-2.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least one year experience working in a licensed childcare facility preferred.
• First aid and CPR certificates a plus.
• Proficiency in another language other than English, specifically, Spanish, or other locally significant languages

CONDITIONS OF HIRE:

• Prior to employment, obtain fingerprint clearance.
• Prior to employment, must pass pre-employment physical and TB Testing.
• Provide proof of immunizations to influenza, pertussis, and measles.
• Authorized to work in the US and have ability to show appropriate authorization documents.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to write by hand and use keyboard to perform general office functions.
• Ability to communicate with children and staff.
• Visual acuity needed for detail work, computer use, reading and to potentially supervise children in a variety of activities.
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Frequently required to walk, run, move, squat, stoop, bend, twist, turn, push, pull and reach in interactions with preschool aged children and maintenance of the childcare center environment.

YWCA SONOMA COUNTY’S COMMITMENT TO DEI:

We at YWCA Sonoma County know that our best work happens when all our voices are heard, our perspectives are valued, and our whole selves are engaged.

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.

To apply, please send resume to ajones@ywcasc.org.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $29.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $29