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Early Childhood Educator

2 months ago

Salem, Oregon, United States Family YMCA of Marion & Polk Counties Full time
Job Description

Job Title: Early Childhood Educator

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Early Childhood Educator to join our team at the Family YMCA of Marion & Polk Counties. As a Preschool Teacher, you will be responsible for creating a safe and engaging learning environment for our preschool-age children.

Responsibilities
  • Curriculum Planning:
    • Assist the Director in implementing daily lessons and curriculum.
    • Develop and implement a basic understanding of child development.
    • Teach children self-help skills and provide opportunities for independence.
    • Initiate activities and experiences that focus on all areas of development with consideration given to each child's individual needs.
    • Follow written weekly lesson plans that will be posted and used as a daily guide.
  • Health and Safety:
    • Ensure the safety and well-being of all children enrolled in the program.
    • Follow snack protocol and post menu.
    • Care properly for program equipment and check daily for safety.
    • Organize and store equipment safely and easily accessible to children and staff.
    • Monitor indoor and outdoor space daily for health and safety concerns.
    • Report any health and safety concerns immediately.
    • Ensure children are in your line-of-sight and maintain proximity control.
    • Follow all YMCA Safety protocols.
  • Behavior Management:
    • Understand the difference between discipline and punishment.
    • Establish supportive relationships with children and implement developmentally appropriate techniques of behavior and group management.
    • Use positive verbal and non-verbal communication with children to build trusting and stable relationships.
    • Set and consistently communicate limits for acceptable behavior with logical, relevant, and immediate consequences.
  • Other Management Duties:
    • Supervise Site Aide within sight and sound and maintain ratios.
    • Take lead of Site when Director is absent from program.

Requirements:

  • At least 18 years of age.
  • Obtain hands-on Pediatric First Aid & CPR Certification.
  • Food Handler's Card.
  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • One of the following:
    • Completion of 20 credits (semester system) or 30 credits (quarter system) of training at a college or university in any child education or development program.
    • A one-year state or nationally-recognized credential for preschool-age children.
    • At least one year of qualifying teaching experience, with at least one year as a teacher, in a Certified Child Care Center or comparable group care program, in the care of preschool-age children.
    • Completion of 10 credits (semester system) or 15 credits (quarter system) of training at a college or university in any child education or development program. AND at least six months of qualifying teaching experience in a Certified Child Care Center or comparable group care program, in the care of preschool-age children.

Physical/Mental Requirements:

  • Must be physically capable of observing and listening for stressful situations at all times.
  • Must be physically capable of lifting 40 pounds.
  • Must be able to quickly reach a person and/or situation to prevent harm.

Essential Functions:

This job description may not be all inclusive and employees are expected to perform all other duties as assigned and directed by management. Job descriptions and duties may be modified when deemed appropriate by management. Must be able to pass a vigorous background check and have reliable transportation.