Childcare Teacher

Armed Services YMCA; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 29,081; Part time

Job summary

Armed Services YMCA in Oceanside, CA, is seeking a Childcare Teacher to shape the bright futures of young children. This part-time role requires creativity and a passion for child care, ensuring a supportive environment for all participants.

You will design engaging activities, maintain safety standards, and foster strong relationships with parents, contributing positively to the children's development. Ideal candidates must be at least 18 years old with prior experience in a daycare setting.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old with one year of prior experience.
• Ability to complete required training to maintain employment status.
• Pass background checks and meet health requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design and facilitate engaging curriculum.
• Ensure a supportive environment for children.
• Lead and manage diverse program activities.

Skills

Experience with children or youth

Effective child guidance techniques

Communication skills

Safety and well-being standards

Team collaboration

Job description

Childcare Teacher – Shaping Bright Future!

Status: Non-Exempt, Part-Time

Reports to: Childcare Director

Salary: $18.00-$21.11 per hour

Location: Oceanside, CA

This role is based in Southern California, specifically in Oceanside, CA (North San Diego County). It is located inside a military base installation. Base access is provided to civilian employees.

Summary

Welcome to the world of child care with a smile! Dive into a dynamic role that requires both creativity and diligence. Revel in the rewarding experience of positively shaping the lives of young minds.

Who you are

As part of our dynamic team, you'll help plan, lead, and immerse children in engaging group and individual programs. Your creativity will come alive as you set up indoor and outdoor activity spaces and materials, ensuring every day is a delightful adventure. Embrace the guidance of your supervisor as you independently bring joy and learning to the children we care for.

What will you do

• Design, implement, and facilitate an engaging curriculum that effectively promotes learning, development, and a positive experience for all participants.
• Utilize effective child guidance and youth development techniques to ensure a supportive, enriching, and secure environment for every child.
• Lead and manage diverse program activities, ensuring the individualized needs of each child are met through collaboration with parents and guidance from the supervisors.
• Maintain the highest standards of safety and well-being for all children during both indoor and outdoor activities.
• Conduct ongoing observations and evaluations of each child's progress and proactively contribute to continuous program enhancement and quality improvement.
• Maintain a high degree of professionalism when interacting with parents. Participate in required parent-teacher conferences and foster strong relationships through clear and effective communication.
• Collaborate seamlessly with the program team to ensure operational efficiency and maintain a well‑equipped, organized program site.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date program records and administrative documentation.
• Eagerly participate in all mandatory family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and training sessions, serving as a dedicated and professional representative of the organization.

What experience and skills you will need to be successful

• You must be at least 18 years old and possess one year of prior experience working with children, youth, or teens in a daycare setting.
• Complete all required training within established timeframes and demonstrate competencies to maintain employment status. This includes orientation, Heart Saver Pediatric First Aid and CPR training, Great Academy and Teaching Strategies annual trainings, and approved Marine Corps Standardized Module Training.
• Meet current health and sanitation requirements and successfully pass random drug testing, a criminal background check, driving record check, and employment reference background check.

Work Setting and Required Physical Activities

From sitting and standing to walking, bending, kneeling, and climbing stairs, you'll stay active and engaged throughout the day.

Occasionally lift and carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds and prioritize and multitask your work and projects with a keen memory and analytical thinking.

Display sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to supervise children's activities safely, ensuring a world of wonder and play.

Show your good physical and mental health through annual health screenings, up‑to‑date immunizations, and tests as required.

Join the Movement

Armed Services YMCA is not just a workplace; it’s a community committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Discrimination and harassment have no place here. If you're ready to spark change and make a lasting impact, apply today. Every age and background are celebrated here. Be part of something extraordinary!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Armed Services YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. ASYMCA is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. ASYMCA encourages applicants of all ages.

Military Affiliation

Military spouses, veterans and military affiliated job seekers encouraged to apply.