Child Care Teacher

YMCA OF DOUGLAS COUNTY JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Child Care Teacher

Reports to: Child Care Director
Please call Stacey at 541-440-9622 or submit online at https://www.ymcaofdouglascounty.org/employment

**Free YMCA membership for your immediate family included**
**Discount for childcare**
POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Child Care Teacher implements

programs and curriculum in the preschool and/or school age child care classroom. Provides a quality experience to

children and parents that is focused on the YMCA Core Values: Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, and Caring in

accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.

OUR CULTURE:

Our mission is to build strong kids, strong families, and strong communities. In the Y, we strive to model the character values of caring, respect, responsibility and honesty every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

MAJOR TASKS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement active learning curriculum within the established guidelines.
• Design and implement daily lesson/activity plans.
• Supervise the children, classroom, and all activities, always maintaining child/staff ratios within the licensing law requirements of Oregon.
• Make ongoing, systematic observations, and evaluations of each child.
• Maintain confidentiality with information concerning children and families.
• Maintain program site and equipment.
• Maintain required program records.
• Attend and participate in scheduled program activities, staff meetings, and staff training.
• Complete accident reports and behavior forms as needed.
• Plan, organize, and implement age appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.
• Carry out appropriate and positive discipline as established by the Child Care Department.

SECONDARY TASKS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicate regularly with parents and act as a resource person for them.
• Mandatory reporter of suspected abuse and/or neglect of children, elders and individuals with disabilities.
• Make sound judgments and transfers learning from one situation to another.
• Embrace new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better child experience.
• Establish goals, clarify tasks, plan work and actively participate in meetings.
• Strive to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for children and families.
• Living by the YMCA’s core values – Honesty, Caring, Respect, Responsibility.

EFFORT Lift up to 50 lbs

(sustained/frequent mental or physical exertion needed for & attributes of a job)

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILL LEVEL AT JOB ENTRY

Skill Level at Entry: Intermediate

• Work at least 2 years, full-time, with at least one year as a teacher aide in a certified child-care facility.
• Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred.
• Ability to plan, organize, and implement age appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.
• Previous experience with diverse populations.
• Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions.
• Builds rapport and relates well to others.
• Seeks first to understand the other person's point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations.
• Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively.
• Takes an initiative to assist in developing others.
• Physical stamina to participate with children in all activities.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Be enrolled (and maintain enrollment) in the Oregon Dept. of Education’s Central Background Registry upon

• employment.
• Food Handler's Certificate, prior to starting job duties.
• Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect (RRCAN)
• Introduction to Child Care Health and Safety (ICCHS)
• Pass a background check.
• CPR/AED/First Aid certification within 60 days.
• Minimum age of 18 (law or regulation).
• Meets minimum standards for a Child-care Teacher per state of Oregon regulations.

Please call Stacey at 541-440-9622 or submit online at https://www.ymcaofdouglascounty.org/employment

Work Remotely

• No

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
The YMCA follows all up-to-date requirements associated with COVID-19 mitigation. Requirements are no more strict, nor less strict, than what is required for licensure.

Application Question(s):

• Are you licensed within ORO?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $0