Preschool Teacher

Berwick area YMCA Job Description

Job Title: Assistant Group Supervisor – Preschool Teacher

FLSA Status: Hourly

Status: P/T Department: Child Care 06

Reports to: Exec. Dr., Childcare Revision Date: December 15, 2023

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 Preschool Teacher at Berwick Area YMCA maintains a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals, promotes the potential of all youth, and provides a quality experience to both child and their families.

 

 

OUR CULTURE: 

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. 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.

 

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Supervises the children, classroom, and all program activities.

2. Follows all procedures and standards as established by the law or the Y; makes ADA accommodations where appropriate; maintains the program site, equipment, and required program records.

3. Nurtures children through purposeful programming; creates lesson plans that are intended to achieve program goals and outcomes.

3. Supervises the children, and all activities. Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies. Adheres to all YMCA standards for safety and cleanliness.

4. Creates a positive rapport and shared interest with all youth.

5. Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child.

7. Provides and welcomes ongoing dialogue with parents and caregivers about their child’s needs and progress; conducts parent/caregiver conferences; connects families to the Y.

8. Attends and participates in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training.

9. Performs other duties as assigned .

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Communication & Influence

• Developing Self & Others

•  Program/Project Management

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Meets educational and experience qualifications established by state law and/or the Y.

• CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications required.

• Child Abuse Prevention training required within 30 days of hire.

• Meets minimum age standards as established by state law and/or the Y.

• 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.

• Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.

• Commitment to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

 

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.

• Ability to plan, lead, and participate in program activities.

 

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