Teacher (Daycare)

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

The YWCA El Paso del Norte Region is the largest and most comprehensive YWCA in the United States. We are dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.

Become part of our amazing team—exciting opportunities are waiting for you! Join us in making a difference while growing your career with purpose and passion.

Employment Benefits Include:

• Free membership to any of our YWCA locations 
• Indoor heated pools open year-round for water aerobics
• Two locations offering lap swimming (East and Central)
• Access to weight rooms and cardio equipment at all locations
• Fitness classes including Yoga, Pilates, Aquacise, and Zumba

Join a team committed to strengthening our community while supporting your personal and professional growth.

• Katharine White Harvey Branch - 313 Bartlett Dr. El Paso, TX. 79912 

• Shirley Leavell Branch - 10712 Sam Snead Dr. El Paso, TX. 79935

• Joyce Jaynes Branch - 1600 Brown St. El Paso, TX. 79902 

• Escobar Branch - 10712 Sam Snead Dr. El Paso, TX. 79935

FT 40hrs. Location - 1600 Brown St. El Paso, Tx. 79902 & 115 Davis Dr. El Paso, Tx. 79907

JOB SUMMARY:
Under direct supervision, provides a variety early learning classroom teaching and learning activities at assigned site for children from birth to 12 years old. Coordinates work of Assistant Teachers.

• Regular attendance at Employer's place of business and/or during particular hours, as assigned, is an essential function of this position.  Employee must comply with and follow YWCA’s attendance policy at all times, unless a reasonable accommodation is requested and granted, as required by law. 

• Implements developmentally appropriate curriculum in the classroom to include the social, emotional, cognitive and physical development of children from birth to 12 years old.

• Interacts positively with children individually and in small or large groups throughout the day.

• Supervises classroom to comply with Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (TDFPS) minimum standards and YWCA standards, policies and procedures.

• Ensures a safe, healthy learning environment.  Performs daily health checks of children, as well as daily safety checks of indoor and outdoor environments.

• Ensures the healthy development of children through appropriate supervision of meals, snacks and rest periods.

• Provides positive guidance through appropriate discipline and classroom supervision techniques.  Conducts self in professional manner at all times in all interactions.

• Routinely documents observed development of each child.

• Develops and maintains positive relationships with parents and participants through communication, conferences and by encouraging volunteerism and adult participation.

• Maintains equipment and supplies required for appropriate curriculum and requests replacement as required.

• Coordinates the classroom support activities of Teacher Assistants.  Teaches and models appropriate classroom supervision for Teacher Assistants.

• Conducts and attends meetings and training sessions as required, including annual participation in required hours of training per TDFPS minimum standards, or the annually required hours for accredited sites.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Six (6) months experience working with and around children in a care or educational setting; or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities required.

• High school graduate or equivalent required.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• Willingness to follow direction from superiors required.  

• Love of children, patience, stamina and flexibility required.  

• Must be able to cope with emergencies and mediate or resolve disputes.   

• Must be a self-starter, have creative energy, and be enthusiastic.  

• Must be well organized and be able to handle multiple priorities.  

• Effective verbal and written communication skills required.  

• Excellent interpersonal skills required. 

• Must be able to work under pressure with interruptions.

• Must be able to make sound judgments. 

• Bilingual capabilities in English/Spanish preferred.

• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.

• Must acquire CPR, First Aid/SIDS, DFPS background check, FBI fingerprint and food handling certifications prior to start of employment.

• Must maintain these certifications throughout employment. If you have lived out of state in the past five years you are required to submit for criminal history and child abuse/neglect check for the different states, you have resided in.

• Must supply physician statement of current negative TB test and freedom from communicable diseases.

ANTICIPATED BENEFITS:
YWCA Membership and Program Discounts
Basic Life Insurance, Retirement
Medical, Dental and Vision