Teacher - Infant/Toddlers - New Haven Youth Center

2 months ago


New Haven, United States Central Connecticut Coast YMCA Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description
Summary

POSITION SUMMARY:
This position supports the mission and work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization. The Preschool Teacher provides direct supervision and leadership to a group Infant and Toddlers and is responsible for providing a program that fosters children’s social, physical, spiritual, and mental growth. The Preschool Lead Teacher assures the well-being for each participant in line with YMCA of the USA guidelines and association policies in accordance with their training

Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Models the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility with members, colleagues, guests, volunteers, and vendors.
  • Positively and proactively communicates with and responds to supervisor, staff, program participants, and parents.
  • Ensures that program participants, program areas, and equipment are kept clean and safe.
  • Maintains physical presence, remains alert at all times while on duty, maintains constant visual attention to program participants, remains aware of surroundings, and actively participates in all program activities.
  • Prepares activities so children can learn about the world, explore interests, and develop talents
  • Assists and tutors children individually and in small groups under lead or head teacher’s guidance to help master material and reinforce learning outcomes.
  • Develops schedules and routines to ensure children have enough physical activity, rest, and playtime and overall positive outcomes.
  • Watches for signs of emotional or developmental problems in children and brings problems to the attention of parents.
  • Keeps records of the students’ progress, routines, and interests, and keeps parents informed about their child’s development
  • Knows, follows, and enforces all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including those for the prevention of child abuse and the rule of three.
  • Ambassador of all YMCA programs with a focus on Child Care programs and member engagement that fosters loyalty among those we serve.
  • Follows all Office of Early Childhood and YMCA Child Care procedures and guidelines including those pertaining to health and safety, supervision of children, child care discipline, policy drop-off/pick-up, attendance, forms, reports, and staff expectations as required by the YMCA, licensing, and the state health department.
  • Knows, reviews, and enforces all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies, procedures, completes related reports as required.
  • Attends all mandatory meetings and trainings.


Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Experience working with children preferred
  • Upon hire must have documentation of a physical examination and a TB Tine Test, to be repeated every two years
  • Baccalaureate or higher degree in early childhood education (ECE) or a related major (child development, elementary education, early childhood special education).
  • Transcript reflecting an earned BA or higher degree in ECE or related major; OR diploma reflecting that a BA or higher degree was completed and that lists the ECE or related major
  • ECTC credential is awarded at two levels: Associate's Degree level with an endorsement(s) Infant/toddler/Preschool or Bachelor's Degree level with an endorsement(s) Infant/toddler/Preschool
  • Must submit Office of Early Childhood Background Check and fingerprinting forms within 30 days of hire
  • Remains calm and objective when under pressure and or when challenged by others or when working with children that display challenging behaviors
  • Effective communication skills necessary to inform, counsel, motivate, and support members
  • Must be observant, safety-conscious, and able to react calmly and quickly in an emergency, adaptable and flexible to the programs needs
  • Possesses organizational skills

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