Child Care Teacher

YMCA of Columbia-Willamette; Springfield Meadows (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Child Care Teacher to create a fun and safe environment for youth. In this role, you will lead engaging activities, implement educational curriculums, and foster meaningful relationships with children and their families. The position requires a positive attitude, flexibility, and the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders. You will also ensure a safe and clean environment while monitoring children's activities. If you are passionate about youth development and have the necessary qualifications, this could be your perfect opportunity to make a difference!

Qualifications

• Must pass YMCA background check and DCYF portable background check.
• Experience working with children and parents, preferably in programming.

Responsibilities

• Lead youth participants in activities and implement curriculum.
• Establish good rapport with parents and children, ensuring safety.

Skills

Communication with children

Positive attitude

Flexibility

Physical ability to teach

Emergency response

Education

45 Early Childhood Education credits

Basic First Aid/CPR certification

Food handlers' card

Job description

Description

The Child Care Teacher is responsible for teaching in a fun and safe environment, creating an atmosphere that allows youth participants to develop new friendships, improve self-esteem, self-confidence, and strong social skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead youth participants in activities.
• Implement curriculum.
• Establish good rapport with parents and children.
• Keep accurate rosters and attendance records.
• Communicate regularly with afterschool coordinators, supervisors, and others.
• Provide a safe and clean environment for children.
• Reliably attend various hours and locations Monday - Friday, with varying hours.

Requirements

• Ability to relate and communicate well with children, parents, and other staff, both verbally and in writing.
• Positive attitude and willingness to be flexible, able to follow directions.
• Must have the physical and mental ability to teach a variety of athletic and enrichment programs and move equipment as necessary.
• Ability to sit on the floor or child-sized chair, stand for 1 hour periods.
• Occasionally lift 50 lbs, frequently lift 30 lbs, and crouch for 15-minute periods.
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency situation.
• Ability to adequately observe participant activities, enforce safety regulations, and apply appropriate management techniques.

Qualifications

• Must pass YMCA background check.
• DCYF portable background check.
• Must have 45 Early Childhood Education credits.
• Experience working with children and parents, preferably in a programming background.
• Infant and Adult Basic First Aid/CPR & BBP certification or the ability to acquire within 60 days.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must have TB Test prior to starting work.
• Food handlers' card.
• 30 basic stars hours or education equivalent acquired within 90 days.
• Safe sleep certificate through the DCYF student portal.
• Families experiencing homelessness certificate through the DCYF student portal.
• Medication Management certificate through the DCYF student portal.
• Abusive Head Trauma certificate through the DCYF student portal.
• Recognizing, Reporting, Child Abuse and Neglect certificate through the DCYF student portal.