YWCA of Lubbock Job Description

      Preschool Teacher

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate practices and activities in all classroom functions to meet the YWCA of Lubbock’s and State of Texas’ Licensing Standards.
• Ensure all program areas are integrated in curriculum (education, nutrition, mental health, health, disabilities and transportation).
• Maintain a SAFE and healthy learning environment both indoors and outdoors.
• Maintain classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Maintain required records on children and families.
• Assure child-staff ratios are maintained at all times.
• Establish strong and caring relationships with children.
• Encourage parent involvement in classroom and center activities.
• Conduct required assessments for children.
• Conduct home visits and parent conferences.
• Conduct daily health checks.
• Treat children and families of all races, religions, family backgrounds and cultures with respect and consideration.
• Follow YWCA child guidance methods.
• Follow TDFPS regulations.
• Assist with cleaning and maintaining the classroom.
• Be aware of legal and professional responsibilities with regard to reporting suspected child abuse or neglect and following all YWCA child abuse prevention policies.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with other staff and management.
• Attend training and workshops for professional development; maintain required hours and certificates.
• Represent the organization at events as requested.
• Perform related job duties as required.

• Associates degree in Early Childhood Education or related field is preferred.
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in a childcare or preschool.
• Learn and support the YWCA mission, vision, and policies to meet the goals of the organization without compromise, serving as a role model for the Lubbock community both in demeanor and in life-style habits.
• Current certification in CPR and First Aid.
• Ability to communicate effectively with other staff and parents.
• Must meet all other YWCA personnel requirements.
• Have the ability to travel to activities such as meetings, home visits, classes, and workshops/trainings, in and out of the service area.
• Present self professionally in appearance and mannerism at all times.
• Flexibility to work irregular hours from time to time, including evenings or weekends.
• Infrequent travel: 0-10 days/year.
• Pass a criminal history background check and FBI fingerprint check.
• Ability to relate well with a variety of populations.

• Regularly sit, stand, crouch, walk, climb stairs, use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, feel, talk, hear, and see.
• Occasionally bend or squat.
• Push, pull, lift, and or move up to 25 pounds.
• Interact with children at child’s eye level, which includes floor activities.
• May require long periods of sitting, standing, or walking.
• Work in a stressful environment and deal effectively with stress.
• Maintain physical condition and stamina appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.

• Noise level varies between quiet and loud.
• Pace varies between deliberate and fast.
• Outdoor climate varies between cold and hot, including conditions such as wind, dust, and precipitation.