Early Childhood Teacher — Development & Belonging

Sevymca; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Sevymca in California seeks a lead role to deliver a high-quality child development program, supervising a group of children and ensuring a positive experience for children and parents aligned with YMCA core values: Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.

Responsibilities include implementing curriculum, supervising the site and activities, maintaining records, communicating with parents, and participating in trainings and family events.

Qualifications

• Meets state-required early childhood education units or holds a valid California CTC permit; six units with plan to complete two more.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Knowledge of acceptable child care and day camp practices.
• Demonstrates initiative to plan, lead and participate in activities.
• All online trainings must be completed before starting.
• Mandated reporting course completed within 30 days of hire.
• Familiarity with mandated reporting practices.
• CPR & First Aid certifications current.
• Health and TB clearance.
• Up-to-date TDAP, MMR and influenza vaccinations.
• Criminal records clearance.

Responsibilities

• Implements curriculum and program activities within guidelines.
• Nurtures children through purposeful programming to build achievement and belonging.
• Supervises the children, classroom or site, and all activities.
• Follows policies on medical, disciplinary, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
• Scans environments for hazards and informs senior staff when action is needed.
• Makes ongoing observations and evaluations of each child.
• Cultivates positive relationships and communicates with parents; engages parents as volunteers.
• Uses positive reinforcement to address behavioral concerns.
• Maintains program site and equipment.
• Maintains required program records.
• Attends staff meetings and online trainings; participates in family nights and program activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Child development

Curriculum implementation

Observation & assessment

Parent communication

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

First Aid/CPR

Education

California ECE units / Child Development Permit

Job description

Sevymca in California seeks a lead role to deliver a high-quality child development program, supervising a group of children and ensuring a positive experience for children and parents aligned with YMCA core values: Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.

Responsibilities include implementing curriculum, supervising the site and activities, maintaining records, communicating with parents, and participating in trainings and family events.