Teacher

YWCA Central Alabama; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

YWCA Central Alabama is searching for a dedicated Child Development Teacher to support high-quality learning environments for children aged birth to five years. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing age-appropriate educational activities, maintaining classroom discipline, and ensuring a safe learning space.

Qualifications include a Child Development Association certificate or higher degree, with teaching experience preferred. Ideal candidates will demonstrate creativity in problem-solving and a commitment to fostering learning through play.

Qualifications

• Experience with child development is preferred.
• Understanding of child behavior and development required.

Responsibilities

• Create developmentally appropriate activities.
• Maintain a safe and healthy learning environment.
• Keep accurate records on children as required.

Skills

Creative thinking

Classroom management techniques

Learning through play

Interaction with students

Education

Certificate with Child Development Association or higher degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Downtown - Birmingham, AL 35203

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Job Category: Education

Position Summary

The YWCA Central Alabama is seeking a Child Development Teacher. This dedicated and committed professional will assist with providing high quality learning environment for our child development programs, which serve homeless and low-income children between birth and five years of age.

Primary Responsibilities

• Create and implement developmentally appropriate activities.
• Create a positive home-classroom connection by maintaining appropriate ongoing communication with parents.
• Keep accurate records on children as required by program: lesson plans, assessment, NAEYC documentation, attendance, USDA, etc.
• Maintain classroom discipline using behavioral management techniques: positive reinforcement, praise, encouragement and redirection.
• Organize classroom and maintain a safe and healthy learning environment: both indoors and outdoors.
• Provide constant supervision of all children during all activities.
• Assist with development of instructional classroom materials.
• Maintain a personal development plan for growth in the field of child development.
• Attend required meetings and in-service trainings.
• Maintain confidentiality about staff, children and parents.
• Perform all other duties deemed necessary for the smooth operation of the program and the agency, as directed by the Senior Director of Child Care, Director of YWCA Child Care, CPO of the YWCA, or CEO of the YWCA.
• Adhere to the policies of the YWCA.

Core Competencies

• Creative thinker
• Utilizes developmentally-appropriate classroom management techniques
• Commitment to developing children by learning through play
• Able to create a fun and safe environment conducive to learning
• Interacting well with students and peers

Qualifications

• Certificate with Child Development Association or higher degree in related field. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Teaching or training experience preferred.
• Child Abuse and Neglect and Background Check is required