Preschool Teacher- Salem Family YMCA

As a Preschool Teacher at the YMCA of South Hampton Roads, you will have a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of young children by providing a nurturing and stimulating learning environment. Your passion for early childhood education, creativity, and commitment to fostering holistic development will contribute to the success of our preschool program.

The Preschool Teacher will meet the qualifications set forth by the YMCA of South Hampton Roads and the Virginia Department of Education, Division of Child Care Health and Safety. Minimum qualifications include: 

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have a high school diploma or the equivalent
• Meet the minimum qualifications for “Lead Teacher” as defined by the VA Department of Education Division of Child Care Health and Safety
• Staff shall be in good character and reputation
• CPR/First Aid certifications required within 30 days of hire
• Completes all pre-employment requirements including background checks
• Adequate speaking, hearing and writing skills appropriate for interacting with children required
• Ability to be on time, every time for scheduled shifts required
• Ability to work at various program locations preferred

Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds
BACKGROUND CHECKS:An offer of employment is contingent upon receipt of satisfactory results to meet minimum requirements of the position. They may include criminal background and reference checks, E-Verify, drug test, driver’s license record, and/or a Child Protective Services Check (CPS). Additional driver’s license check, CPS, criminal background check, alcohol, and/or drug testing may be required to be processed in the future in order to meet and/or maintain the requirements of this position.