About the position
The Preschool Teacher at the Dan McKinney Family YMCA in La Jolla is responsible for the overall supervision and management of the Preschool Program for children ages 2-5. This role is crucial in providing an inclusive and nurturing environment that fosters the developmental needs and interests of young children. The teacher will plan, coordinate, and implement activities that are tailored to the children's creative learning and developmental stages. Effective communication with parents is essential to create positive relationships and ensure that the children's needs are met. The teacher will interact with children in a consistent and fair manner, treating them with dignity and respect in accordance with the YMCA Code of Conduct. Compliance with Community Care Licensing regulations is mandatory, ensuring the safety and well-being of all children in the program. In addition to supervising and ensuring the safety of children at all times, the Preschool Teacher will be responsible for changing diapers and maintaining cleanliness and health standards within the environment. General housekeeping duties and food preparation are also part of the role. The teacher will record and monitor daily activities of the children in their care, ensuring that the program aligns with the goals and policies of the YMCA. This position requires a warm and friendly personality, with a sincere interest in working with children aged 6 weeks to 2 years old, and a commitment to fulfilling job responsibilities in accordance with the program and branch goals.
Responsibilities
- 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
Requirements
- Must be 18 or older
- 12 units in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Child Development, with at least 6 of the units in 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
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in a leadership role within a preschool setting
- Knowledge of child development principles
- Ability to create engaging and educational activities for young children
Benefits
- Competitive hourly wage
- Opportunities for professional development
- Supportive work environment
- Access to YMCA facilities and programs
