Early Childhood Infant Teacher

1 month ago

Montclair, United States Montclair YMCA Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionPOSITION SUMMARY:

The Early Childhood Infant Teacher serves as a member of the Montclair Y staff team and therefore should maintain the qualifications for teacher status as listed in the Department of Childcare Licensing policy and through the Montclair Y’s standards. Under the direction of the Early Childhood Head Teacher and/or Director and in harmony with the mission and purpose of the established policies and goals of the Montclair Y, the Early Childhood Infant Teacher is responsible for a variety of instructional, clerical and/or classroom tasks, providing a safe, fun, and positive environment for participants. The Infant Teacher leads in the education, health, welfare, and safety of the members enrolled in their classroom and the center. The Early Childhood Infant Teacher must demonstrate a commitment to the YMCA’s four Core Values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.

OUR CULTURE:


At the YMCA of Montclair, we strive to be the Employer of Choice, provide World-Class Service, and be the Charity of Choice. Our goal is to be a place where employees are empowered and excited to come to work. All staff ensure that members experience customer centric, individual attention each day. We strive to be the preferred partner collaborating with others, identifying, and meeting our community needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Greet each child and parent upon arrival.
  • Visually scan each child upon arrival and check for illness, disease, or any physical impairment. Note in daily report.
  • Demonstrate warmth toward children and set positive example by always using a pleasant and calm speaking voice.
  • Comfort children when needed.
  • Plan and execute instructional lessons.
  • Accompany children (to playground, and exterior of building) to supervise activities such as, outdoor play, and fire drills.
  • Must be able to set up cots/mats in classroom.
  • Reinforce skills by using puppets, flannel boards, manipulatives etc. on a one-to-one or small group basis.
  • Select appropriate songs and stories.
  • Read and sing with class daily.
  • Supervise fine and gross motor activities indoors and outside.
  • Plan free play activities/afternoon activities.
  • Use positive reinforcement.
  • Assist children in maintaining proper personal hygiene.
  • Prepare materials for lessons.
  • Prepare learning center and bulletin boards.
  • Serve snacks and meals.
  • Maintain classroom (i.e., cleaning toys twice a week, keeping toys, books, games in an orderly fashion).
  • Record and evaluate children's progress.
  • Communicate with parents and director about any issues regarding child's daily problems/concerns.
  • Attending all required meetings.
  • Complete and maintain all classroom records.
  • Mentor and supervise assistant teachers.
  • Provide for professional growth by attending workshops and reading.
  • Perform other duties as requested by Director and/or designee.
  • Be fully aware of the policies of Geyer Early Learning Center and adhere to such guidelines daily.
  • Maintain loyalty to the Y, conduct self with professional integrity, respect the confidentiality of families served, and be always an appropriate role model for the children/parents.
  • Always maintain a safe & healthy environment.
  • Risk/Facility Management: All Staff are responsible for assuring the safety of Y members/participants and for the care, maintenance, and safety of the all-Y facility/program environments. In addition, all staff are required to report accidents/incidents/emergencies immediately to the Director and/or designer. Staff must also adhere to YMCA confidentiality requirements related to all reported incidents.
  • Adhere to policies related to boundaries with members, volunteers, staff, and participants.
  • Attend required Abuse Risk Management training and adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising members and participants.
  • Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations and follow mandated abuse reporting procedures.
  • Quality Assurance: All staff are expected to plan, deliver, and maintain quality programs, facilities, and program environments. Staff will be expected to follow YMCA best practices for their program/membership discipline and to meet or exceed YMCA of Montclair’s expectations.
  • Training/Staff Meetings: Attend all mandatory training and staff meetings, risk management training within the specified timeframes. Keep abreast of current trends in facilities and risk management.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

  • Communication & Influence
  • Developing Self & Others
  • Functional Expertise

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must be 18 years old or older.
  • Must possess a CDA, and/or an associate degree in early childhood and 2 years classroom experience as an aide or other suitable experience with children.
  • Must maintain certifications as required by the Department of Childcare Licensing
  • Must possess, maintain, and renew CPR for the Professional Rescuer, EPI, Asthma and First Aid within 90 days of hire.
  • Must have the ability to take charge of a group of children and come up with activities/games at a moment’s notice, if need be.
  • Must have the stamina and physical flexibility (walking, sitting, standing, bending, crouching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, running, stretching, reaching, climbing, lifting, and carrying up to 50 lbs.) to participate in children's activities and communicate with children face to face.
  • Must be able to accompany children up and down stairs to supervise activities such as outdoor play, and fire drills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • The employee frequently is required to walk, bend, kneel, and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment.
  • Must have the stamina and physical flexibility (walking, sitting, standing, bending, crouching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, running, stretching, reaching, climbing, lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.) to participate in children's activities.
  • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 + pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
  • Staff members are required to assist in personal hygiene including changing diapers in accordance with our diapering policy.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
  • Remain alert with no lapses of consciousness.

COMPANY BENEFITS:


Benefits include complimentary YMCA membership; accrued PTO; Medical, Vision, and Dental Health Insurance; paid Holidays, enrollment in the Y’s retirement program (must complete 1000 hours within 2 years of service) with 12% of salary contributed by the Y; 75% discount for SACC (before and aftercare), Early Learning Center, and Summer Camp programs in our Y facilities; a rewarding career with professional growth and advancement opportunities; a challenging and fun work environment with creative and talented individuals.

HOURLY PAY RATE: $20.00 to $22.00


WORK SCHEDULE: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

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