Preschool Preschool Teacher

YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth Employment Application


Early Learning Teacher Provides direction for the children in the classroom, and implements program curriculm. Provides a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on building achievement and belonging in our youth and relationships among youth and within families.
Essesntial Functions:
1. Implements curriculm within established guidelines.
2. Nutures children through purposeful programming dedicated to building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and families.
3. Supervises the children, classroom, and all activities including accommodations where appropirate. Follows all procedures and standards.
4. Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child.
5. Culivates positive relationships, maintains effective communication with parents.
6. Maintains classroom, equipemtn and supplies.
7. Attends and participates in program activities, staff meetings & staff training.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.
YMCA Compentencies:
• Values - Accepts and demonstrates the Y's
• Inclusion - Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions.
• Relationships - Builds rapport and relates well to others.
• Communication - Listens for understanding and meaning;speaks and writes effectively.
• Developing Others - Takes initative to assist in developing others.
• Quality Results - Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver high-value experience for families.
• Project Management - Eastablishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work, and actively participates in meetings.
Qualifications:
1. Meets licensing educational and experience qualifications for Early Learning Teacher.
2. High School Diploma or equivalent.
3. At least 18 years of age.
4. Certifications: Pedatric CPR & 1st Aid & Health Card
5. Child Abuse Prevention Training
6. Previous experience working with children
7. Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropirate activities.
8. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.


This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. It is understood that the employee will also perform other reasonable association duties and will be responsible for implementation of the policies, procedures and standards established by the Metropolitan Board, the branch Board of Managers and the Association Leadership. Job descriptions are reviewed periodically and may be revised at the discretion of management. This job description is not a written or implied contract.