Preschool Teacher

Looking to continue your career in Early Childhood Education?

Are you passionate about providing an inclusive Preschool environment?

Y wait any longer?

Let’s start your career together!

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Toby Wells YMCA

Y would I apply?

• FREE Complete Gym Membership
• FREE Workout Classes
• FREE Pool Access
• Build Your Resume
• Professional Growth
• Community Involvement
• FULL TIME - Looking for Benefits? We’ve got you covered:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
  • PTO (Sick time, vacation days, personal days and holidays)
  • Retirement Contributions

Sound good? (We think so, too!) Here’s what you would do:

• Ensure the supervision and safety of children at all times
• Plan, coordinate, and implement activities that fit children's developmental needs, interests, and creative learning
• Communicate with parents effectively and create a positive relationship
• Interact with children being consistent, fair and treating them with dignity and respect according to the YMCA Code of Conduct
• Comply with Community Care Licensing regulations at all times
• Change diapers and maintain the cleanliness and health standards of the environment at all times
• General housekeeping of program space and food preparation
• Record and monitor the daily activities of children in your care
• Plan, supervise and implement the program in accordance with the goals and policies of the YMCA

“I can do this!” What are the requirements?

• Must be 18 or older
• 12 units in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Child Development, at least 6 of the units must be Infant/Toddler classes. AA or BA in Early Childhood Education is highly desirable
• 6 months to 1 year of experience working in an Infant/Toddler child care center or comparable setting is highly desirable
• Must be highly dependable
• Sincere interest in working with children age 6 weeks to 2 years old
• Must have a warm and friendly personality, while having sensitivity to meet the needs of a diverse population
• Willingness to fulfill the job responsibilities in accordance to the program and branch goals
• Pediatric CPR and Pediatric First Aid certification required within 30 days of hire, unless specified otherwise on contract, and must be from one of the following:
  • American Red Cross
  • American Heart Association
  • American Safety & Health Institute