Two-Year-Old Teacher

$32,240 - $34,320/Yr

World YWCA - Salt Lake City, UT

Full-time - Entry Level

Salt Lake City, UT

1,001-5,000 employees

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About the position

The Two-Year-Old Teacher position at YWCA Utah involves supporting the planning and implementation of a nationally accredited preschool program for two-year-olds. The role focuses on ensuring the health, safety, and enrichment of children while providing developmentally appropriate care and guidance. The teacher will work collaboratively with a team to create a nurturing and educational environment that reflects the cultural diversity of the children.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, implementing, and supervising educational activities for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
• Provide developmentally appropriate care, comfort, nurturing, and guidance to enhance children's emotional and physical growth.
• Supervise and implement appropriate feeding schedules and individual maintenance requirements.
• Ensure cleanliness, orderliness, and safety of the facility according to health and hygiene standards.
• Work with the teaching team to create and maintain a cheerful and aesthetically pleasing childcare environment.
• Share responsibilities for accurate record keeping, data collection, and anecdotal child reports.
• Monitor the emotional and physical health of children and report suspected child abuse.
• Maintain compliance with Child Care Licensing, Federal Food Program, NAEYC Accreditation, and YWCA standards.
• Obtain and maintain awareness of appropriate developmental guidelines and behavior management techniques.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of combined education and experience in early childhood education.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Child Development Associate (CDA) certification preferred or must obtain within a year of hire.
• Experience working with children is required.
• Understanding and agreement with YWCA Utah's mission and values regarding anti-oppression and social justice.
• Proficiency with general office duties and computer systems.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Skilled in effective communication, conflict resolution, and problem-solving.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in conflict management.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Generous vacation, sick, and bereavement time
• Health and dental insurance eligibility for employees, partners, and dependents
• Employer retirement contribution of up to 10.5% of gross annual salary when eligible
• Professional development opportunities
• Free Employee Assistance program providing counseling options.