Early Childhood Education Toddler Teacher

Santa Monica Family YMCA

Santa Monica, CA

JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Santa Monica, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Implements age and developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities within the established guidelines.
  • Implements daily lesson/activity plans for the classroom. Submits lesson plans weekly.
  • Supervises the children and non-lead teachers, classroom, and all activities.
  • Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child.
  • Participates in parent conferences when necessary, and maintains positive relationships and effective communication with parents.
  • Maintains program site and equipment.
  • Maintains required program records.
  • Attends and participates in family nights, program activities, material explorations, staff meetings, and staff training.
  • Ability to plan, lead and participate in activities.
  • Promote, establish and maintain a positive YMCA image at all times.
  • Dress in an appropriate and professional manner following YMCA rules and guidelines.
  • Follow YMCA work rules and procedures to complete all assigned tasks and duties in an efficient, timely and positive manner at all times.
  • Model anti-biased behavior towards children, parents or staff.
  • Take initiative to be willing to assume additional responsibilities as needed, including providing other teacher's breaks as needed.
  • Follow all YMCA, Child Development Department, and State Licensing policies and procedures at all times.
  • Maintain State Licensing and staff/child ratios requirements at all times.
  • Helps orient new parents and children to the program, assisting with tours as needed.
  • Be flexible with their room assignments, willing to assist in the classrooms that need their help with a positive attitude.
  • Address parent concerns and comments in a timely and professional manner; keep the Early Learning Center Director informed of all parent concerns and issues.
  • Cooperate with the director through any program changes, investigations, and coaching opportunities.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • A minimum of 12+ ECE units from an accredited college and a commitment to continue education to obtain an AA or BA in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
  • Toddler ECE units are required. Completed of infant and toddler courses from an accredited college with a "C" grade or better.
  • Complete in-house and online Safety, Sexual Harassment, Child Abuse Prevention, Mandated Reporter and other assigned trainings within the first 30 days of hire.
  • Up-to-date TB test every 2 years. If you have a chest x-ray on file a TB test is no longer required.
  • Must have a current Live scan active on file.
  • One year previous experience working with infants and/or toddlers in a developmental setting preferred.
  • Previous experience with diverse populations. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
  • CPR/AED, and First Aid Certification, must include Adult and Child/Infant, obtained within 30 days of hire and must be from one of the following certifying organizations:
    • American Red Cross
    • American Heart Association
    • American Safety & Health Institute

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • This position is not considered light duty. Employee must be able to lift 40-60 pounds; be able stand, walk, sit, bend, squat, kneel, and be in good physical health.
  • Employee must be able to be on their feet for extended periods of time.
  • Must be able to safely withstand exposure to the elements which include sun, wind, and any weather while on duty.
  • Ability to see at normal distance and hear normal conversations and sounds.
  • Use hands and fingers to fill out required forms on regular basis.

About the Company

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Santa Monica Family YMCA