FT Early Childhood Education Teacher

YMCA of Southern Arizona • Tucson, AZ

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About The Position

This position supports the work of the YMCA of Southern Arizona, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Position provides direction for the children in the classroom and implements program curriculum. Ensuring a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on building achievement and belonging in youth, and strong relationships among youth and within families.

Requirements

• At least eighteen (18) years of age or older
• Current Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Current CPR, First Aid, AED certifications for Infants/Children/Adults or completion within thirty days of hire
• High school degree/GED and at least some CDA/ECE education credits
• At least one year of experience working with multiple children in a recreational or educational setting
• Completion of assigned online training within upon date of hire and periodically thereafter
• Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate program activities
• Previous experience with diverse populations and/or the ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds
• Understands the YMCA of Southern Arizona is a public accommodation committed to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Nice To Haves

• CDA, NAC, CCP, Associates degree or Bachelor’s degree in Early Education or closely related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Create, implement and evaluate lesson plans for curriculum within the established guidelines
• Nurtures children through purposeful programming dedicated to building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families
• Actively engages and oversees the children, classroom, and all activities including ADA accommodations where appropriate.
• Follows all procedures and standards
• Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child
• Cultivates positive relationships, conducts parent conferences, and maintains effective communication with parents.
• Engages parents as volunteers and connects them to the YMCA
• Oversee the maintenance of program site and equipment to ensure it is hazard free, clean and well organized
• Oversee the maintenance of required program records and inventory of materials.
• Attends and participates in program activities, events, staff meetings, and staff training
• Adhere to guidelines applicable to Child and Adult Care Food
• Ensures the safety and well-being of consumers by maintaining professional boundaries, completing required abuse risk management training, following procedures for high-risk activities and supervision, reporting suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations, and adhering to mandated abuse reporting requirements.
• Must complete twenty-one (21) hours of Early Education training and/or course work annually in person and online
• Performs other duties as assigned
• This is not an exhaustive list of job duties. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned.

Benefits

• Free YMCA membership for employee, one additional adult and all the employee's dependents under age 24, living in the household
• 50% off YMCA of Southern Arizona programs (including child care, swim lessons, sports leagues, personal training packages, camp registrations, and more!)
• 12% Employer funded retirement plan (once eligible)
• Medical Insurance and 100% Employer funded dental and vision insurance (employee only - dependents can be added at employee's expense)
• 100% Employer funded long-term disability and life insurance after 90 days of employment
• One (1) sick day accrued per month, up to 60 days (will roll over)
• Seven (7) paid holidays and three (3) paid personal days per year
• Vacation time accrued after 90 days of employment - accrual amount based on years of service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED