Early Childhood Education Teacher

YMCA of Southern Arizona; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Retirement plan

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Paid holidays

Paid personal days

Sick days

Program discounts

Job summary

YMCA of Southern Arizona is seeking an Early Childhood Education Teacher in Tucson. The role directs classroom activities, implements curriculum, and fosters achievement and belonging for children and families.

Responsibilities include parent conferences, ADA accommodations, ongoing child observations, and ensuring safety and compliance with care guidelines. A high school diploma or GED is required; CDA/ECED credits preferred. Training will be provided as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CDA, NAC, CCP, Associates, or Bachelor's in ECE preferred.
• Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate activities.
• Experience with diverse populations and building positive relationships.
• CPR/First Aid/AED certifications or renewal within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Nurture children through purposeful programming building achievement and belonging.
• Oversee classroom activities and ADA accommodations where appropriate.
• Make ongoing observations and evaluations of each child.
• Maintain communication with parents and involve them as volunteers.
• Ensure site and equipment are safe, clean, and well organized.
• Adhere to Child and Adult Care Food guidelines and training.

Skills

Teaching planning

Parent engagement

Diversity inclusion

Technology literacy

Class management

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDA/NAC/CCP/AA or BA in ECE

Job description

Position: Early Childhood Education Teacher

FLSA Status: Full-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt

Pay Range: $18.25 - $21.25/hour

Location(s): Holsclaw Early Childhood Education Center

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION TEACHER JOB DESCRIPTION:

This position supports the work of the Y - a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Early Childhood Education Teacher at YMCA of Southern Arizona provides direction for the children in the classroom, and implements program curriculum, ensuring a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on building achievement and belonging inyouth, and strong relationships among youth and within families.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF AN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION TEACHER:

• Nurtures children through purposeful programming dedicated to building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families.


• Actively engages and oversees the children, classroom, and all activities including ADA accommodations where appropriate. Follows all procedures and standards.


• Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child.


• Cultivates positive relationships, conducts parent conferences, and maintains effective communication with parents. Engages parents as volunteers and connects them to the YMCA.


• Oversee the maintenance of program site and equipment to ensure it is hazard free, clean and well organized.


• Ensures the safety and well-being of consumers by maintaining professional boundaries, completing required abuse risk management training, following procedures for high-risk activities and supervision, reporting suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations, and adhering to mandated abuse reporting requirements.


• Oversee the maintenance of required program records and inventory of materials.


• Attends and participates in program activities, events, staff meetings, and staff trainings.


• Adhere to guidelines applicable to Child and Adult Care Food.


• Must complete at least twenty-four (24) hours of Early Education training and/or course work annually in person and online.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

*This is not an exhaustive list of job duties. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned.

REQUIREMENTS OF AN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION TEACHER:

• At least eighteen (18) years of age.


• Current Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card.


• Current CPR, First Aid, AED certifications or completion within thirty (30) days of hire.


• High school degree or GED; At least some CDA and/or ECE college credits.


• Intermediate level of technology knowledge and skills.


• At least 1 year of teaching or administrative experience in Early Childhood Education.


• CDA, NAC, CCP, Associates degree or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or closely related field preferred.


• Completion of assigned YMCA online training upon date of hire and periodically thereafter.


• Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate program activities.


• Previous experience with diverse populations and/or the ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.


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

FULL TIME BENEFITS:

• Free YMCA membership for employee, one additional adult and all the employee's dependents under age 24, living in the household


• 12% Employer funded retirement plan (once eligible)


• Medical Insurance and 100% Employer funded dental and vision insurance (employee only - dependents can be added at employee's expense) after sixty (60) days of employment


• 100% Employer funded long-term disability and life insurance after ninety (90) days of employment


• One (1) sick day accrued per month up to sixty (60) days (will roll over)


• Seven (7) paid holidays and three (3) paid personal days per year


• Vacation time accrued after ninety (90) days of employment - accrual amount based on years of full-time service


• Fifty (50)% off YMCA of Southern Arizona programs (including child care, swim lessons, personal training packages, sports leagues, camp registrations, and more!)

OUR YMCA 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.

This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.