Early Childhood Educator & Program Leader

YMCA of Greater Long Beach; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of Greater Long Beach seeks a dedicated childcare program assistant to direct participants and implement curriculum in the classroom, delivering a quality experience to children and families in line with the YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

You will plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities, model positive behavior, maintain portfolios and records, communicate with parents, and support licensing requirements while attending staff trainings and

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 12 units of Childhood Education / Child Development units and related courses including six units in core courses.
• Minimum 6 months experience supervising and providing instruction to children.
• Current Pediatric CPR and First Aid Certification and Health & Safety Class within 3 months.
• Immunization record with influenza vaccine/waiver, Tdap, and MMR.
• CDSS Mandated Reporter training within first month of employment.
• Criminal clearance including fingerprints.
• Health exam with negative TB test and negative drug screening.
• Complete all required online trainings.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction for program participants and implement curriculum.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate program activities.
• Model and promote positive behavior and resolve conflicts.
• Maintain communication with parents and staff.
• Assist with health checks and keeping portfolios/ records.
• Present subject matter using varied teaching methods.
• Monitor classroom and activities throughout the day.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

12 units of Childhood Education / Child Development

6 months supervising and instructing children

Current Pediatric CPR and First Aid Certification

Health & Safety Class within first 3 months

Immunization record: Influenza/waiver, Tdap, MMR

CDSS Mandated Reporter training within first month

Criminal Clearance including fingerprints

Health Exam Screening with neg TB and drug test

Complete all required online trainings

Job description

YMCA of Greater Long Beach seeks a dedicated childcare program assistant to direct participants and implement curriculum in the classroom, delivering a quality experience to children and families in line with the YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

You will plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities, model positive behavior, maintain portfolios and records, communicate with parents, and support licensing requirements while attending staff trainings and