Part-Time Preschool Teacher (4222)
$41,600–$41,600 year
On-siteLos Angeles, California, United States
Job Summary
Nurture children through purposeful programming dedicated to building achievement and belonging while maintaining close visual supervision of assigned groups according to specific ratios. Provide direction in the classroom, implement developmentally appropriate curriculum, and offer guidance to Teacher Aides as assigned. Help children manage behavior using positive strategies, redirection, and constructive discipline while ensuring no child is left unsupervised. Cultivate relationships with parents, engage them as volunteers, and communicate ongoing observations regarding each child's development. Adhere to licensing regulations, safety standards, and YMCA policies to ensure a safe environment for all involved.
Required Qualifications
- Eighteen years or older
- high school diploma or equivalent
- 12 core semester units ECE with 3 units in infant care
- 12 semester units in ECE of CD or current Child Development Associate Teacher, Teacher, or Master Teacher Permit or Child Development Associate (CDA) credential and 6 months experience
- 12 semester units in ECE or CD or 6 semester units in ECE or CD and 6 semester units in recreation, arts & humanities, human services that can be directly applied to program delivery
- 6 months previous experience working with children in a group setting
- Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities
- Previous experience with diverse populations
- Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds
- Strong character values (respect, responsibility, honesty, caring)
- strong communication skills
- emotional maturity
- Current approved EMSA First Aid
- Adult, Infant and Child CPR Certifications (8 hours)
- Completion of child abuse prevention training prior to first day in program
- Basic Water Safety certification for school-age summer programs
- 9 Hour course in Preventative Health Practices (PHP)
- Current TB, influenza (limited exceptions), pertussis, and measles vaccination
- physical exam
- physical, visual, and auditory ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations
- Ability to plan, lead, and participate in activities
- Ability to lift 30-35lbs
Desired Qualifications
- Previous experience with diverse populations preferred
- Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds
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