Early Childhood Educator

2 weeks ago

Moline, Illinois, United States Two Rivers YMCA Full time
*Now Hiring*

"The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step." - Lao Tzu

Join us in nurturing the growth and development of our young learners as they embark on their educational adventure.

Position Classification & Hour Requirements:
  • Full-Time Non-Exempt
  • 40 hours per week position
Benefits Include:
  • Health Insurance: 70% Employer contribution - 30% Employee
  • Dental Coverage: 100% Employee
  • Retirement Plan: 12% Employer contribution (upon meeting eligibility criteria)
  • Paid Time Off: Including Vacation, Sick Leave & Holidays
  • Childcare Discount: 50% for Preschool & Summer Camp, 100% for Before & After School programs
  • Additional Membership and Program benefits available.
POSITION SUMMARY:

This role is integral to the mission of the Y, a prominent nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Lead Early Childhood Educator will collaborate closely with Preschool Leadership to ensure effective execution of lesson plans and curriculum, while overseeing daily classroom operations and maintaining appropriate student-to-teacher ratios.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  1. Ensures the safety and well-being of program participants at all times, addressing their individual educational, developmental, protective, and nurturing needs.
  2. Exemplifies relationship-building skills in all interactions. Cultivates and sustains collaborative relationships with students, parents, and colleagues. Maintains consistent, clear, and concise communication within the scope of responsibility. Responsible for organizing and conducting parent/teacher conferences.
  3. Oversees classroom management, including monitoring and utilizing classroom supplies; supervising students and activity areas; gathering information to assess each student; and developing and implementing classroom curriculum, activities, or events.
  4. Stays informed about and complies with Rule 407 licensing standards, ensuring all licensing and regulatory requirements are met in the assigned classroom.
  5. Performs additional duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for supervising program participants and acting as a primary responder in emergencies. Assists in supervising and delegating tasks to Preschool Assistants and/or volunteers, which includes training staff; planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing concerns and resolving issues.

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Minimum age of 19.
  • At least one year of relevant experience preferred.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • 60 semester hours of college credit with 6 hours in Early Childhood Education/Child Development -OR- a CDA.
  • Meets and maintains all State and licensing requirements.
  • Within 3 months of hire, completion of CPR, First Aid, AED for infants, children, and adults, Bloodborne Pathogens, and Illinois Harassment training.
  • Within 6 months, completion of Food Handler certification.
  • Ability to effectively relate to diverse groups from all social and economic backgrounds.
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 role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
  • The employee needs sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform essential functions and supervise program activities in various indoor and outdoor settings.
  • While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods and communicate using a computer, phone/smart device, and/or tablet.
  • The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to manipulate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outdoor weather conditions.
  • The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
  • The employee regularly works in outdoor weather conditions and may occasionally be required to be in a pool.
  • The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate, but can often be loud.

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