Toddler Teacher YWCA Greater Los Angeles - 3.9 San Fernando, CA Job Details $25.73 an hour 18 hours ago Qualifications Teaching Certification Full Job Description Organization YWCA Greater Los Angeles (YWCA GLA) is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

YWCA GLA

provides direct services, empowerment programming, and advocacy to support marginalized individuals and families, especially women and girls of color, while working to challenge structural barriers to equity. Position Overview To provide a high-quality child development program with age-appropriate curriculum implementation, leadership, and supervision toward the successful development of children. Program delivery and implementation are in keeping with the

YWCA GLA

Mission. Statement of Duties Participate in curriculum planning and implementation of age-appropriate activities that enrich academic skills, linguistic abilities, cultural and recreational experiences. Facilitate and/or supervise curriculum activities and/or areas to provide positive learning experiences for the children. Set and maintain appropriate standards and rules for children's behavior. Disciplinary methods used are non-punitive, supporting children's self-esteem while teaching self-discipline. Work with assigned groups of infants and toddlers applying best practices for infant/toddler care. Facilitate and nurture the development of each child's self-esteem, trust, and growing autonomy. Assist with the supervision of Associate Teachers and Assistant Teachers in the absence of the Lead Teacher or Site Director. Identify children with special needs and report these to the Site Director. Provide the Site Director with timely input on needed program supplies and materials. Cooperate with a flexible work schedule as it may change to accommodate program needs between the hours of 7:00am to 5:30pm. Potty train as needed. Oversee paperwork being completed by Associate Teachers and Assistant Teachers which includes Desire Results Developmental Profiles (DRDP), anecdotal notes, meal counts, attendance sheets, absence verification forms, and others. Minimum Qualifications Minimum of 24 units in Early Childhood Education including core courses Possession of current Teacher permit to the standards of the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing 1 year experience working with children in a group setting Must provide a TB clearance within the last 12 months and must be retested a minimum of every two years as required by Community Care Licensing Minimum of 15 hours of training in preventive health practices including pediatric CPR Ability to lift up to 35lbs Ability to sit on floor, bend at waist, kneel and/or stoop 75% of the time Must show evidence of a successful Health Screening as required by Community Care Licensing on a yearly basis