Head Start Infant/Toddler Teacher at the Y – Antioch

at  YMCA of the East Bay

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Teachers are responsible for providing high-quality care and education that meets the needs of children and families in a setting that is inclusive for children of all abilities. Our teachers facilitate developmentally appropriate classroom and outdoor activities and environments using the Creative Curriculum and partner with families to ensure that children are provided with an education that results in growth and positive learning outcomes.

Teachers with 5+ years will earn up to $31.97/hour. In addition to salary, the Y offers the following benefits for Full-Time employees:

• 4 high quality medical plans, including two options that are free to the employee and 2 dental plans, which are both free to the employee
• 14 paid holidays
• Enrollment in the Y retirement after 2 year employment, at which time the Y contributes 10% of the value of your annual income into your retirement
• Family membership in Northern California Ys for health, community and exercise! Family is defined as one additional adult at your address, and all children under 18.

• Cultivate an inviting and stimulating learning environment for children of all abilities
• Develop and implement creative curriculum and classroom activities, guided by state and program standards, and individualized to meet the needs of all children
• Create and maintain stimulating, organized, and inviting learning environments in the classroom and outdoor play areas that are reflective of the cultural diversity in the classroom and the surrounding community.
• Develop ongoing communication and relationships with families that foster effective partnerships and promote each child’s optimum growth and development through conversations, daily notes, home visits, and parent/teacher conferences.
• Carefully observe, track, and assess the progress of each child in your care
• Plan and facilitate activities using both verbal and non-verbal learning strategies
• Conduct daily health checks for each child to ensure growth and positive learning outcomes