Early Childhood Teacher (P/T)- Sussex YMCA Family Location
$33,280–$33,280 year
On-siteRehoboth Beach, Delaware, United States
Job Summary
Supervise the classroom and all activities while exhibiting safe, healthy, developmentally appropriate child care practices. Provide daily care including diapering, toileting, feeding, and supporting social/emotional needs. Encourage children in instructional times, meal times, transitions, and gross motor activities while implementing positive behavior management techniques. Plan and actively participate in daily age-appropriate classroom activities to ensure learning opportunities. Observe children, document their progress, and communicate effectively with co-workers, administration, and parents. Maintain a clean, well-maintained facility and complete required program documentation such as attendance and meal counts. Attend family nights, staff meetings, and professional development trainings. Complete physical and tuberculosis screenings and background checks within 30 days of hire.
Required Qualifications
- At least 18 years of age
- High school degree or its equivalent
- Successful completion of both 'Training for Early Care and Education 1 & 2'
- Twelve months of experience working with children birth through second grade in a group setting
- Valid Child Development Associate Credential that is current and has not expired
- Successful completion of the Delaware Department of Labor's Early Childhood Apprenticeship Program
- Nine college/university credits - three in early childhood education, three in child development and three in positive behavior management
- Associate or Bachelor Degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- Six credits from a regionally accredited college or university in child development or early childhood education
- Three months of supervised student teaching or six months of experience working with children birth through second grade in a group setting
- Successful completion of a vocational/technical high school three year program in early childhood education approved by Delaware's Department of Education
- Montessori Infant and Toddler Full/Associate Credential or a Montessori Early Childhood Full/Associate Credential from a MACTE approved training program
- Complete a physical & tuberculosis screening and provide a physician's documentation of both within 30 days of hire
- Successful completion of a criminal history, child abuse & adult abuse background check as required by the State of Delaware
- Proficient active listening skills to understand and adapt to the various needs of children and parents
- Patience and compassion suitable for working with young children
- Ability to provide activities for children that encourage healthy development
- Ability to exercise control and maintain classroom discipline
- Ability to provide a supportive and caring environment for children
- Be mentally and physically capable of caring for a large group of children alone in a classroom
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
Desired Qualifications
- Multi-lingual skills
- Prior experience working with youth in a group setting
- Develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds
- Flexible and willing to accommodate the needs of the early childhood community and staff team
- Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops
- Ability to persuade and influence others
- Knowledge of early childhood /school age education programs and techniques
- Knowledge of child development theory and practice
- Have an awareness of the unique needs of young children and have appropriate expectations of their abilities
- Preference will be given to candidates who can work either 5 mornings, 5 afternoons or both to ensure continuity of care for our students
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