Early Learning Teacher (Floater) - Southwest Valley Family YMCA

PART TIME BENEFITS: Free YMCA Staff MembershipDiscounted Family MembershipEmployee Program Rewards and DiscountsPaid Sick Leave (after 90 days of employment)Employee & Employer Retirement Contribution Options OUR YMCA CULTURE: At the Valley of the Sun YMCA, we are a Beacon in the Desert and serving as Centers for Community Well-Being, where children, families, staff, and communities can thrive. Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card and negative TB test (must possess prior to working with children).12 months qualifying experience in childcare field and 6 credit hours in the childcare field or 60 documented training hours.

Early Learning teacher provides high-quality care, implements program curriculum and ensures the safety of children ages 0 to 5 years at a Y Academy early learning center. RESPONSIBILITIES OF AN EARLY LEARNING TEACHER (FLOATER): Attend staff meetings and training courses as required.Collaborate with peers and be effective in working in team-based environment.Supervises, implements, and directs a classroom within an early learning program.Provides guidance to assistant and co-teachers within the classroom and/or center.Exhibit sound judgement in challenging and adverse scenarios, prioritizing child safety.Preserves quality condition of all supplies, equipment, materials, and cleanliness of site.Develops positive relationships and uses positive tone & communication with children and parents.Complete all daily reports on children within the classroom, showing competency with assigned technology.Understands and maintains ADHS state licensing rules and regulations and YMCA childcare program standards.Incorporates the mission, philosophy, and 4 core values of the YMCA in all communication withparticipants and co-workers.Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including emergency procedures. Completes incident and accident reports, as necessary. *This is not an exhaustive list of job duties. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned. REQUIREMENTS TO BE AN EARLY LEARNING TEACHER (FLOATER): 18 years of age or older.Able to be flexible and work with multiple teams.Possess mature judgment and sound decision-making.Reliable transportation to commute to assigned centers.Ability to communicate effectively with members, peers, and supervisor.Must be observant, safety conscious and able to react calmly and quickly in an emergency.Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card and negative TB test (must possess prior to working with children).12 months qualifying experience in childcare field and 6 credit hours in the childcare field or 60 documented training hours. PART TIME BENEFITS: Free YMCA Staff MembershipDiscounted Family MembershipEmployee Program Rewards and DiscountsPaid Sick Leave (after 90 days of employment)Employee & Employer Retirement Contribution Options OUR YMCA CULTURE: At the Valley of the Sun YMCA, we are a Beacon in the Desert and serving as Centers for Community Well-Being, where children, families, staff, and communities can thrive. Guided by our mission and values, we create welcoming environments that promote health, belonging, and opportunity for all. Through our commitment to Be Well, Do Good, Lead Change, we prioritize safety, well-being, and excellence; strengthen communities through meaningful relationships and service; and embrace innovation, learning, and leadership to create lasting impact for future generations. We are welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined in our pursuit of stronger children, stronger families, and stronger communities. Valley of the Sun YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this opening. Unless explicitly authorized by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of, color, race, religion, national origin, marital status, parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age (40 or over), sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), or on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other non-merit factors. Our YMCA promotes a safe environment that is free from abuse. No form of abuse will be tolerated. All allegations of abuse will be taken seriously and responded to in accordance with our Abuse Response Process. This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.