Preschool Teacher for 3 year olds

POSITIONSUMMARY:

The EarlyLearning Teacher position supports the work of the YMCA of Collier CountyInc. a leading notforprofit organization committed to strengthening thecommunities in Collier County through its core focus areas of YouthDevelopment Healthy Living and Social Responsibility. The Early Learning Teacher has the primaryresponsibility for implementing a program to provide excellent educationalopportunities and care for young children (aged 3 mos. 5 years). With the support and guidance of the EL Director he/she will develop the curriculum tobe used in the classroom. This includespreparing and implementing lessons plans as well as creating and ensuring thedaily schedule is followed. The EarlyLearning teacher will monitor student development and abilities and willprovide individualized experiences and opportunities to foster growth.

ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS:

Develop classroom curriculum lesson plans and daily schedule.

Oversee specific components of classroom management.

Monitor and keep written records of childrens development andskills.

Maintain accurate daily attendance records.

Monitor children at all times.

Attend regular meetings with Early Learning Director andteaching staff to discuss assess and plan for various aspects of the Programsuch as curriculum lesson plans schedule classroom procedures childrensdevelopment extracurricular activities concerns of or about parents and anyother issues that may arise.

Report all problems incidents and accidents to supervisorimmediately.

Complete written incident/illness/accident reports as necessary.

Maintain and preserve all program equipment and supplies.

Organize room before and clean room and playground after dailyProgram.

Promote a positive relationship with parents by making a point ofgreeting them daily sharing good news about their children with them andinforming them of any relevant information in a timely manner.

Keep the Early Learning Director informed of all program issuesas they arise especially when related to the childrens behavior anddevelopment.

Complete monthly classroom report.

Communicate three times weekly to parents via email and Tadpoles format.

Maintain training requirements.

Be familiar with YMCA mission policies and procedures.

Participate in YMCA programs and promotions.

Be an enthusiastic dedicated reliable and committed member ofour team.

Everyincidental duty connected with the Early Learning Teacher job cannot bespecified in the position description and the colleague at the discretion ofthe CEO may be required to perform duties that are not included in this jobdescription.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Degreein Early Childhood Education (bachelors degree preferred) or Child DevelopmentAssociate credentials (Directors Credential preferred)

Meetall Department of Children and Family standards.

Certificationin Infant Child and Adult CPR and Basic First Aid.

Completionof 45hour child care course required by the State of Florida.

21years or older with a minimum of 2 years teaching experience.

Holdand maintain a drivers license with reliable transportation.

Abilityto relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economicsegments of the community.

Understandsthe YMCA is a public accommodation committed to inclusion and compliance withthe Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Must be able to meet the Associationsbackground screening requirements.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative ofthose that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essentialfunctions of this job. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to performthe essential functions.

Mustbe able to stand remain outdoors and maintain continual physical endurancefor extended periods of time. Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs. watchlisten and facilitate group activities.

Mustbe mentally alert and be able to process and follow directions

Mustbe able to speak read and write fluently in the English language.

Onsiteattendance is required of this position. Hours are MondayFriday. Center opens at 7am6pm this position will be an 8 hour shift with a daily lunch break.

Benefits Include:

Medical/ Health Insurance

Vision and Dental

Paid Holidays vacation and PTO

Retirement Fund

Free YMCA and gym membership

Employee Discounts for Childcare