After-School Childcare Teacher - Nurture & Learn

YMCA of Columbia-Willamette, Inc.; Tigard, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of Columbia-Willamette, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Teacher for its after-school program in Tigard, Oregon. Under supervision, you will work in a classroom ensuring a safe and enriching environment for children, while modeling YMCA core values.

You will collaborate with staff, parents and communities, attend trainings, and adapt daily schedules to promote cognitive, social, emotional and physical development. This role requires 18+ and childcare experience.

Qualifications

• Must pass YMCA background check.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• 20 credit hours in Education or related field or 1 year of licensed childcare/school facility experience.
• Must meet state Child Care Division standards.
• Obtain Food Handlers within first 30 days.
• CPR and First Aid certifications or ability to acquire within 30 days.
• Prior childcare experience preferred.
• Reliable transportation to travel to sites across South Region (Tigard, West Linn, McMinnville).
• Attire: Clean ‘nice’ bottoms, staff shirt and name tag.

Responsibilities

• Incorporate and model YMCA core values in work.
• Establish long-term relationships with staff, volunteers, participants, members and families.
• Communicate well with children, staff and parents.
• Work independently and lead work teams.
• Participate in 15 hours of job-related training annually.
• Sit on floor or child-sized chair, stand for 1-hour periods, lift up to 50 lbs, crouch for 15 minutes.
• Multitask and respond to emergencies.
• Design and implement a daily schedule to enhance cognitive, social, emotional and physical development.
• Sub for program leads/associates when available.
• Maintain accurate and timely record keeping.
• Attend regional staff meetings and functions.
• Operate under site director supervision in YMCA Before/After School program.

Skills

Communication with children/parents

Independent work & team leadership

CPR/First Aid readiness

Multitasking

Emergency response

Education

Education coursework or childcare experience

Job description

YMCA of Columbia-Willamette, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Teacher for its after-school program in Tigard, Oregon. Under supervision, you will work in a classroom ensuring a safe and enriching environment for children, while modeling YMCA core values.

You will collaborate with staff, parents and communities, attend trainings, and adapt daily schedules to promote cognitive, social, emotional and physical development. This role requires 18+ and childcare experience.