YMCA EARLY LEARNING CENTER PRESCHOOL
Job Title: PRESCHOOL TEACHER Job Code: 09
Status: FULL TIME Department: ELC
Reports to: KRISTEN BIENEK Revision Date: 5-10-2024

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the preschool director and in accordance with The Texas Department of
Family and Protective Services, goals and standards established by the Barbara Bauer Briggs
Family YMCA, the Preschool Teacher is responsible for implementing the curriculum and provide a nurturing, well-supervised and safe environment for preschool children. This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develop and promote activities created to enhance mental, physical and social development like storytelling, arts and crafts, playing games, music and field trips.
• Instruct and supervise in the classroom, on the playground, in the gymnasium, in the locker rooms, in the pool, on field trips (or any other location on and off-site where the children may be).
• Implement with the creation and implementation of lesson plans, craft activities, etc.
• Provide a safe environment for all activities on and off site.
• Must have the ability to multi-task.
• Get acquainted with parents and guardians to organize discussions on the progress and needs of kids in order to ascertain priorities of the kids and suggest methods of promoting learning and development.
• The Preschool Teacher must be alert, friendly and responsive to children, parents and co-workers.
• Punctuality and dependability is a must.
• Teacher must enforce safety rules and report/treat/document any issues or injuries.
• Attendance of staff meetings and training is required.
• Completion of housekeeping duties that are assigned.
• Carry out other duties assigned.
• Change diapers and potty train children.
• Keep up with weekly and montly paperwork for licensing standards.
• Keep a clean and organized classroom.
• Train children in the appropriate feeding habits and personal hygiene.
• Create and impose standards of behavior and principles for maintaining order.

YMCA LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

Preschool Teacher (what it means to be a “Leader”):

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions.
Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another.
Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

QUALIFICATIONS :

1. At least 18 years of age.

2. High school diploma or equivalent.

3. Must be able to pass an FBI fingerprint and background check.

4. Becoming CPR and first aid certified is a requirement for all staff.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

1. Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for long periods of time.

2. Exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.

3. Must be able to lift and/or assist children up to 50 pounds in weight.

4. Must be able to lift and carry food and supplies weighing up to 20 pounds.

5. Ability to stand or sit while maintaining alertness for several hours at a time.

6. Position may require bending, leaning, kneeling, and walking.

7. Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate.

8. Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency.

The Y: We’re for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Preschool Teacher:

• 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 lift equipment, and to lift a small to average size child.
• ELC teachers and ELC staff are required to wear an approved YMCA shirt each shift they are clocked in for. ELC Teachers and ELC staff must wear black, khaki or scrub like bottoms when they are clocked in. No jeans or open toed shoes are allowed. A YMCA name tag is also required for each shift staff are clocked in for. Any ELC teacher or ELC staff who do not follow the dress code will be written up and could also receive a possible job termination.

The Y: We’re for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Victoria, TX 77901: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person