Early Childhood Educator: Inspire Curiosity & Inclusion

YMCA of Greater Long Beach; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of Greater Long Beach is seeking an early childhood program assistant to plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities for children and families on site. The role emphasizes adherence to NAEYC and ECERS standards, licensing requirements, and fostering a culturally inclusive environment.

The position requires 18+ years old, 12 college units in Childhood Development or ECE, and relevant trainings.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Minimum of 12 college units in Childhood Development or Early Childhood Education
• 175 days of 3+ hours per day within 2 years; supervising and instructing staff preferred
• Current Pediatric CPR and First Aid Certification and Health & Safety Class within 3 months of employment
• Immunization record: Influenza or waiver, Tdap (Pertussis), and MMR
• CDSS Mandated Reporter (AB1207) training within first month
• Criminal clearance including fingerprints
• Health Exam with Neg TB and negative drug test
• Complete all required online trainings
• Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate developmentally appropriate programs
• Experience with diverse populations
• Ability to work with children ages 2-5
• Strong ability to work with challenging behaviors

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement a developmentally appropriate program for children and families.
• Implement and promote NAEYC and ECERS standards to ensure high quality programming.
• Meet state and licensing requirements for indoor/outdoor environments and routines.
• Create a culturally sensitive environment reflecting community diversity.
• Model positive behavior and conflict resolution approaches with children and families.
• Conduct activities to promote family involvement and membership by design.
• Document and discuss children’s development with portfolios and conferences.
• Train and mentor support staff to ensure consistency in program quality.
• Maintain open communication with participants, parents, staff, and supervision.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Curriculum planning

Supervision

Communication

Conflict resolution

Diversity awareness

Education

12 college units in Childhood Development or Early Childhood Education

Job description

YMCA of Greater Long Beach is seeking an early childhood program assistant to plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities for children and families on site. The role emphasizes adherence to NAEYC and ECERS standards, licensing requirements, and fostering a culturally inclusive environment.

The position requires 18+ years old, 12 college units in Childhood Development or ECE, and relevant trainings.