Early Childhood Teacher

Do you want rewarding work focused on providing a fun, safe, and positive social-emotional experience for children? Work alongside other passionate individuals to support and enrich the lives of our youth.

The YMCA is looking for fun, hard working, individuals looking to make an impact in our community. This position will provide care for children at our Forest Grove High School Nursery. We are looking for an individual that is qualified and willing to work with a team to provide care for children ages 6wks-5yrs.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Medical Plans: Medical, dental, and vision for full-time staff
• Holiday Pay: 9 paid holidays for full-time staff
• Vacation Pay: 10 days for full-time staff, increasing after two years of work
• Sick Pay: 1.5 hours for every 40 hours worked
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Childcare and Program Discounts
• Free Household Membership to a YMCA Fitness Facility
• Retirement Plan: 8% contribution after two years worked (must meet certain criteria).
• Flexible Scheduling
• Career Path: Promotion to management positions from within the organization

Job Responsibilities:

A Teacher will work in the program supervising aides and volunteers and supporting the lead staff. Responsibilities include maintaining a safe and developmentally appropriate classroom environment, implementing a fun and engaging curriculum, and fostering positive relationships with children and parents, with the support and direction of the Site Director and Lead Teachers.

• Pass a YMCA Background Check
• 20 credit hours in Education or related field or at least 1 year of experience in a licensed child care/school facility.
• Meet all teacher standards as dictated by the state Child Care Division.
• Current enrollment in the Oregon State Childcare Registry or ability to enroll prior to employment.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 30 days.
• Current Food Handlers certification or ability to obtain within 30 days.
• At least 18 years of age.