Infant Toddler & Preschool Teacher - Emmitsburg at YMCA OF FREDERICK COUNTY

Frederick, Maryland, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Mar, 26

Salary

19.0

Posted On

20 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Child Development, Time Management, Organizational Skills, Communication Skills, Team Player, Problem Solving, Initiative, Ethical Behavior, Behavior Management, Lesson Planning, Safety Awareness, Flexibility, Role Modeling, Meal Service Management, Documentation Skills, Training Skills

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Job Details Level: Experienced Job Location: YMCA of Frederick County - Frederick, MD 21701 Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: $17.00 - $19.00 Hourly Job Shift: Day Deadline to apply: January 1, 2025 POSITION SUMMARY: This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Provides a warm, enriching environment conducive to the development of infants through pre-school age children. BENEFITS: We offer an extensive benefits package for our full-time employees which includes: Free Household Membership Medical Dental & Vision Life insurance Short and Long Term Disability Retirement benefits will vest at 12% after 2 years of employment Discount on childcare and other Y programs Paid Time Off Bereavement leave KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: He/she must have the understanding and tools necessary to meet the physical, social and emotional needs of children ages 6 months- 5 years old; effective and efficient time management and organizational skills, demonstrate capacity for managing and training staff (subs)and children, excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to be flexible to work as a team player, problem solve quickly and effectively, apply common sense, take initiative, ability to work office equipment (copier, computer), understand ethical behavior and business practices, and ensure that own behavior and the behavior of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Meet the social, physical, emotional, and educational needs of children ages 6 weeks- 5 years old by providing, implementing and participating in weekly lesson plans. Maintain safe, welcoming, and risk free classrooms and playground areas where children feel safe and secure and parents feel welcomed. Flexible and responsible to children’s needs. Track children participating in the POS food program, input daily calculations monthly with menus of food served, and turn in required documentation. Accountable for maintaining daily attendance records, injury/accident reports, children’s portfolios, and daily logs. Creates class newsletters monthly with helpful center events, learning in the classroom, reviews child development articles/information. Support the YMCA mission, participates in YMCA special events Attends staff meetings and trainings as schedules, completes yearly Licensing and Credentialing required training hours Flexibility to work where needed, to be a team player, and show initiative to do more than expected Be a role model for children and staff members, use gentle tones Assist with set up and clean up of all meal services and daily activities Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: At least 19 years of age Approval by Office of Child Care as an approved Preschool or Infant/Toddler Teacher for the age group you would be working with: High school diploma with 90 hour Preschool Certification or Infant/Toddler Certification and/or AA Degree in Early Childhood Education (Child Development & Activities I for Preschool or Infants/Toddlers Development and Care) One year experience working with children in a licensed child care center/ home or school. Continuing education training hours as required by Office of Child Care and Credentialing (12 hours per year for Office of Child Care) (Employee can choose to apply for assistance from State of Maryland for Credentialing for 13-24 hours for qualifying Credential Levels)

Responsibilities

The teacher will meet the social, physical, emotional, and educational needs of children ages 6 weeks to 5 years by implementing weekly lesson plans and maintaining a safe classroom environment. They will also track participation in food programs and maintain necessary documentation.