Toddler Room Teacher at Berwick Area YMCA

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.

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. Attends and participates in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training. 6. Performs other duties as assigned .

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

Communication & Influence Developing Self & Others Program/Project Management

QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma required. CDA or Early Childhood degree preferred. 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. Toddler Room Teacher at Berwick Area

YMCA 231

West 3rd Street, Berwick, PA 18603

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.

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. Attends and participates in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training. 6. Performs other duties as assigned .

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

Communication & Influence Developing Self & Others Program/Project Management

QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma required. CDA or Early Childhood degree preferred. 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.