PRESCHOOL TEACHER

Ymca; Montecito (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA Membership

Program Discounts

Medical Plans

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Education Assistance Up To $1,500 per年

Paid Time Off

Job summary

At the Channel Islands YMCA, a Preschool Teacher assists in planning, supervising, and implementing childcare programs in line with California Community Care Licensing guidelines. The role involves supervising up to 12 children, guiding behaviors with positive methods, and creating a safe, inclusive environment for all children and families.

Responsibilities include delivering planned activities, meeting HEPA standards, coordinating with staff, and maintaining a welcoming atmosphere while

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 12 units in Child Development or a related field required.
• 6 months of experience in a childcare setting preferred.
• Complete required certifications within 60 days of hire.
• Complete Branch and Position specific trainings within two weeks of hire.
• Ability to obtain Criminal Record Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, supervising, and implementing childcare programs per California licensing guidelines.
• Supervise up to 12 children independently; may supervise an assistant or associate teacher with up to 15–18 children.
• Provide quality care and supervision; create a safe environment for children to thrive.
• Guide behaviors using positive methods and consider individual needs of each child.
• Carry out activities and lesson plans; ensure HEPA standards are met.
• Set up and clean program area; perform basic cleaning tasks.
• Provide exceptional customer service and build connections with children and families.
• Participate in in-service trainings and collaborate with staff.
• Maintain a welcoming, nurturing, and inclusive environment; work respectfully as part of a team.
• Ensure building, grounds, and equipment are in working order; report concerns.
• Maintain certifications and pursue professional growth opportunities.
• Support annual campaign education of members.
• Understand and act as a mandated reporter for elder and child abuse per policies.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

12 units in Child Development or related field

Job description

BENEFITS THAT BENEFIT YOUFREE YMCA Family Gym Membership and Program DiscountsFREE Medical HMO Plans Available, Long-term Disability, Employee Assistance Programs, Basic Life InsuranceAffordable Medical PPO OptionEducation Assistance Program Up To $1,500 per yearYMCA Retirement FundPaid Time Off, Sick Leave, and HolidaysFlexible ScheduleWhat does a Preschool Teacher do?Assist in planning, supervising, and implementing childcare programs in accordance with guidelines from State of California Community Care LicensingSupervises up to 12 children independently under the guidelines from State of California Community Care LicensingSupervises an Assistant or Associate Teacher with up to 15 or 18 children under the guidelines from the State of California Community Care LicensingProvides quality care and supervision to children (visual, proactive, interactive)Provide a safe environment for all children to thriveGuide behaviors using positive methods, keeping in mind each child’s individual needsCarry out activities and lesson plansEnsure the program is delivering Healthy Eating and Physical Activity (HEPA) standardsSet up and clean-up of the program area including vacuuming, sweeping, dusting, trash removal, etcProvides exceptional customer service and fosters connections with children and familiesParticipating and satisfactory completion of in-service trainingsCreate an environment that is welcoming, nurturing, and inclusive for all children and familiesAble to work collaboratively and respectfully as part of a staff teamEnsure building, grounds, and equipment are in working order. Report any concernsMaintain certifications and take advantage of professional growth opportunitiesSupport the annual campaign process including education of membersUnderstand your role as a mandated reporter of elder and child abuse. Report and respond to situations in accordance with policies and proceduresOur Commitment to BelongingAt the Channel Islands YMCA, we are committed to building bridges within our communities. We aspire to create spaces, experiences, and a culture where all people belong and feel connected.#CIYMCAHIGHMust be at least 18 years of ageHigh school diploma or equivalent12 units in Child Development or a related field6 months of experience in a childcare settingComplete required certifications within 60 days of hireComplete all required Branch and Position specific trainings as required within two weeks of hireAbility to obtain Criminal Record Clearance