Preschool Teacher @ the Y - Antioch

Ymcaeastbay; Antioch (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate educators to join their team in providing high-quality early childhood education. This role focuses on creating inclusive learning environments for children ages 0-5, utilizing a creative curriculum to foster development and positive learning outcomes. With a commitment to diversity and family engagement, teachers will play a crucial role in shaping the educational journey of young learners. The organization offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth, making it an exciting place to advance your career in early childhood education.

Benefits

4 high quality medical plans

2 dental plans

14 paid holidays

Family membership in Northern California Ys

Retirement plan with 10% contribution after 2 years

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; AA degree preferred.
• Current Child Development permit at the Associate Teacher level or above.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate an inviting learning environment for children.
• Develop and implement creative curriculum and classroom activities.
• Maintain communication with families to promote child development.

Skills

Communication Skills

Early Childhood Education

Classroom Management

Bilingual / Multilingual

Observation Skills

Education

High School Diploma

AA Degree in Early Childhood Education

Tools

Creative Curriculum

Pediatric First Aid and CPR Certification

Job description

Job Category: Head Start - Early Childhood Impact

Requisition Number: INFAN002119

Posted: April 22, 2025

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: YMCA Early Childhood Impact - Antioch, Antioch, CA 94509, USA

Hourly Range: $29 USD to $37 USD

Description

Earn Great Pay and Benefits--and Make a Lasting Impact!

Are you passionate about providing high-quality care and education for children ages 0-5? The YMCA provides early childhood education in a setting that is inclusive for children of all abilities. Our Teachers facilitate developmentally appropriate classroom and outdoor activities and environments. Our Teachers use the Creative Curriculum and partner with families to ensure each child thrives and achieves positive learning outcomes.

Teachers with 5+ years will earn up to $31.97/hour. In addition to salary, the Y offers the following benefits for Full-Time employees:

• 4 high quality medical plans, including two options that are free to the employee and 2 dental plans, which are both free to the employee
• 14 paid holidays
• Enrollment in the Y retirement after 2 year employment, at which time the Y contributes 10% of the value of your annual income into your retirement
• Family membership in Northern California Ys for health, community and exercise! Family is defined as one additional adult at your address, and all children under 18.

What you'll do:

• Cultivate an inviting and stimulating learning environment for children of all abilities
• Develop and implement creative curriculum and classroom activities, guided by state and program standards, and individualized to meet the needs of all children
• Create and maintain stimulating, organized, and inviting learning environments in the classroom and outdoor play areas that are reflective of the cultural diversity in the classroom and the surrounding community
• Develop ongoing communication and relationships with families that foster effective partnerships and promote each child’s optimum growth and development through conversations, daily notes, home visits, and parent/teacher conferences
• Carefully observe, track, and assess the progress of each child in your care
• Plan and facilitate activities using both verbal and non-verbal learning strategies
• Conduct daily health checks for each child to ensure growth and positive learning outcomes

What you'll need:

• High School Diploma. AA degree preferred
• Current Child Development permit at the Associate Teacher level or above
• Successful completion of 12 or more semester units in Early Childhood Education, for Early Head Start, completion of 6 units of infant/toddler development with grade C or above
• Exceptional English language communication skills. Bilingual / Multi-lingual preferred
• Experience as Early Childhood Classroom Teacher and/or in Head Start and Early Head Start programs
• Experience working with children and families of diverse cultural backgrounds
• Current certificates for Pediatric First Aid and CPR, including a total of 15 hours of preventative health and safety training or completion of this training within 90 days of hire
• Ability to work in high-stress situations with an inclusive and emotionally mature mindset

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is often required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• The employee must lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• The employee is required to work outdoors daily
• Mobility to quickly respond to emergencies

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.