Preschool Teacher - Monterey Park

The Valley of the Sun YMCA is honored to be among the top 50 YMCA associations in the United States, recognized for transforming our culture, vision, and operations. With 12 branches across the Valley and Northern Arizona, along with a thriving overnight camp in Prescott, we are a rapidly growing, cause-driven organization. Our mission is to enhance the nation's health and well-being while creating opportunities to give back and support our communities. If you are dedicated to being part of a greater movement, a career with the YMCA is for you.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES OF A PRESCHOOL TEACHER:

•     Supervises, implements, and directs a classroom within an early learning program.
•     Provides guidance to assistant and co-teachers within the classroom and/or center.
•     Complete all daily reports on children within the classroom, showing competency with assigned technology.
•     Exhibit sound judgement in challenging and adverse scenarios, prioritizing child safety.
•     Collaborate with peers and be effective in working in team-based environment.
•     Understands and maintains ADHS state licensing rules and regulations and YMCA childcare program standards.
•     Develops positive relationships and uses positive tone & communication with children and parents.
•     Preserves quality condition of all supplies, equipment, materials, and cleanliness of site.
•     Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including emergency procedures. Completes incident and accident reports, as necessary.
•     Attend staff meetings and training courses as required.
•     Incorporates the mission, philosophy, and 4 core values of the YMCA in all communication with participants and co-workers.

 

*This is not an exhaustive list of job duties. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned.

 

REQUIREMENTS TO BE A PRESCHOOL TEACHER:

•      18 years of age or older
•      Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card and negative TB test (must possess prior to working with children)
•      12 months qualifying experience in childcare field and 6 credit hours in the childcare field or 60 documented training hours.
•      Reliable transportation to commute to assigned centers.
•       Able to be flexible and work with multiple teams.
•       Possess mature judgment and sound decision-making.
•      Ability to communicate effectively with members, peers, and supervisor.
•       Must be observant, safety conscious and able to react calmly and quickly in an emergency.

 

FULL TIME BENEFITS:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Free YMCA Family Membership
• Employee Program Rewards and Discounts
• Paid Vacation & Sick Leave (Once Accrued)
• 403b Retirement Savings Account Upon Hire 
• Professional Development Opportunities & Trainings 
• 12% Employer Funded Retirement Plan (Once Eligible)
• Health Benefits Including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance 

 

OUR YMCA CULTURE:

The Valley of the Sun YMCA has been a trusted place of belonging, growth, and opportunity. We are for strengthening families, and creating opportunities for every child, teen, adult and senior to thrive. Guided by our call to Be Well. Do Good. Lead Change. Our goal is to expand access, deepen impact and secure a sustainable future for the Y across Arizona.

 

Valley of the Sun YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this opening. Unless explicitly authorized by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of, color, race, religion, national origin, marital status, parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age (40 or over), sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), or on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other non-merit factors.

 

Our YMCA promotes a safe environment that is free from abuse. No form of abuse will be tolerated. All allegations of abuse will be taken seriously and responded to in accordance with our Abuse Response Process.

 

This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.

Providing community health, fitness, childcare, and youth development services.