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Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the Early Education Teacher is responsible for providing a learning environment that uses developmentally appropriate practices and protects and nurtures the health and safety of each child and staff. The Early Education Teacher will be responsible for teaching the Help Me Grow curriculum for ages 3-4 years old on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and Operation Little Learners parent-child program on Thursdays. Hours will be 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays to prepare, plan, teach, and clean up on class days.

Hourly rate $13.75.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Developmentally Appropriate Practices

+ Follow guidance and training provided by the Program Manager on implementing Help Me Grow curriculum, policies and developmentally appropriate practices.

+ Model appropriate behaviors and techniques for working with children and youth.

+ Support each child's individual learning and development by providing an environment offering developmentally appropriate equipment and materials.

+ Implement lesson plans provided by the Program Manager.

+ Provide opportunities for creative self-expression through art, music, movement, and dramatic play.

+ Support the social and emotional development of each child by building trust, fostering independence, encouraging self-confidence, and supporting positive adult and peer relationships.

+ Encourage positive guidance by setting clear, consistent limits, and having realistic expectations.

+ Support the home language, culture, and family composition of each child by encouraging the feelings and rights of others.

+ Be inclusive of children with disabilities by following the child’s Individual Education Plan (IEP) or the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP).

+ Plan appropriate field trips to be approved by the Program Manager.

Health, Safety, and Nutritional Procedures

+ Provide care and supervision, oversight, and accountability for children in care.

+ Maintain control of and account for the whereabouts and safety of children in care.

+ Practice and model sanitation and hygiene procedures including hand washing, cleaning and disinfecting toys and furniture, and providing children with space to place personal belongings.

+ Comply with policies regarding blood borne pathogens to adequately protect children and staff.

+ Ensure that emergency information for each child is current and files are updated regularly.

+ Provide an indoor environment free of environmental and physical hazards.

+ Comply with the agencies approved Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting policy.

+ Abide by approved food policies.

+ Respond to emergency situations by implementing emergency preparedness procedures.

+ Inventory equipment on a recurring basis and recommend replenishing damaged, missing and depleted supplies.

+ Ensure compliance with law, policies, and regulations.

Staff and Parent Responsibilities

+ Follow and implement Help Me Grow curriculum and Operation Little Learners.

+ Make timely requisitions for health, safety, and classroom supplies.

+ Maintain all necessary records and documentation.

+ Provide adequate notification in your absence for all approved leave, which includes personal days and advanced scheduled sick leave.

+ Attend all staff meetings, scheduled staff development days and any additional training sessions.

+ Invite parents to become an integral part of the program, by providing opportunities for parents to participate in classroom activities.

+ Communicate with parents regularly, verbally and non-verbally.

+ Participate in the creation of newsletters which will highlight classroom activities and upcoming events.

+ Based on the child’s individual needs, suggest parent/child activities for the child to complete with their family.

+ Communicate in a professional and respectful manner with parents/guardians, staff and volunteers.

+ Assist in obtaining community partners and resources to provide support for families.

+ Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

+ Must be 18 years of age or older.

+ Must have at least 12 months of experience in an early childhood setting, which may include child development center, day care facility, preschool, student teaching, or related, either as an employee or volunteer.

+ Optional Associate, Bachelor’s or Advanced Degree in Early Childhood Education OR a related field OR Child Development Associate (CDA) and 12 months experience in an early childhood setting.

+ Must pass Federal, State, Child Protective Services Checks, National Sex Offender Registry, and if living out of the State of Missouri in the last 5 years all applicable Out of State checks applicable. A VALID CHILD ABUSE HISTORY CLEARANCE, MISSOURI STATE POLICE CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK AND FBI FINGERPRINT SCREENING RESULT ARE REQUIRED AT TIME OF HIRE.

+ Must satisfactorily obtain or complete required training certificates and maintain certifications or credentials required by Federal or State Institutions as used by the ASYMCA. FIRST AID, CPR AND AED CERTIFICATIONS AND SEXUAL CHILD ABUSE TRAINING REQUIRED WITHIN 60 DAYS; TRAINING PROVIDED.

+ Basic knowledge of MS Office.

+ Must participate in continued professional development in formal and informal educational courses related to early childhood education.

+ Strong verbal and written skills.

+ Preferred to have experience with military families and their children.

+ Required to do considerable walking, standing, bending, stooping, and lifting to 40 pounds.

Military spouses, veterans and military affiliated job seekers encouraged to apply.

Armed Services YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. ASYMCA is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. ASYMCA encourages applicants of all ages.

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