EEC Teacher, Preschool - Part Time

About the role

The West Suburban YMCA is seeking a Part Time Preschool Teacher to join our Preschool Department. The ideal candidate should be passionate about working with young children and helping them achieve their maximum potential.

Responsibilities

• Implements curriculum within the established guidelines.
• Creates and submits weekly curriculum plans in advance according to director’s instructions.
• Nurtures children through purposeful programming dedicated to building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families.
• Supervises the children, classroom, and all activities including ADA accommodations where appropriate. Follows all procedures and standards.
• Affords assistance to the Lead Teacher with ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child.
• Cultivates positive relationships, conducts parent conferences, and maintains effective communication with parents. Engages parents as volunteers and connects them to the YMCA.
• Maintains program site and equipment.
• Assists in preparing classroom for class activities.
• Provides a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
• Demonstrates preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds.
• Maintains required program records.
• Attends and participates in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• EEC Teacher Certificate.
• Minimum of 9 months supervised work experience if completed 3 college credits in Child Development coursework.
• OR Minimum of 3 months supervised work experience if obtained Associates’ or Bachelor’s Degree in related field.
• OR Minimum if 6 months of supervised work experience with a Bachelor’s in an unrelated field.
• At least 18 years of age.
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications within 30 days of hire date.
• Ability to plan, lead and participate in activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings, including a swimming pool for swimming lessons.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Must have the ability and proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.
• Previous experience with diverse populations. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
• Understands the YMCA is a public accommodation committed to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Pay

$17.00-$24.00 per hour depending on education, certification and experience.

Schedule

Based on programmatic needs between the hours of 10 am and 5:15 pm.