Starting pay is $13.718 an hour

Preferred applicants: Completed Part I and Part II of Child Care Facility Training's including Early Literacy, CPR & First Aid, Experience working in a licensed child care program.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Guide and encourage children to use tools and resources to explore during learning and playing activities.
Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet the interests and learning styles of children.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with children and parents.
Establish and implement classroom management effectively.
Participate in ongoing professional development.
Must stand, interact and supervise while on the playground.

This full-time childcare position starts at $13/hour plus additional compensation up to $16.00/hour given for credentials and experience. We also offer great benefits, including health insurance, a 12% employer-paid retirement fund upon eligibility, generous paid time off (PTO), disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a flexible work schedule, free before- and after-school childcare, discounted preschool fees, discounted program fees including aquatics, and free wellness center usage. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you to apply your child development skills, apply today!

ABOUT YMCA OF GREATER ST. PETERSBURG

Our values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility shape our culture. In our diverse community, your colleagues quickly become your friends. Our employees derive a strong sense of personal accomplishment from working here. We are dedicated to helping you reach your professional goals because we want you to feel valued in your work and confident in your potential. Here, supervisors believe in you and help you to succeed. You'll be encouraged to become a leader!

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A PRESCHOOL TEACHER

As a Preschool Teacher, you are essential to the daily operations of our preschool academy. You provide a safe, positive environment for the infants or toddlers you work with. Always alert, you provide proper supervision as well as establish and enforce rules to promote positive behavior. You build relationships during parent conferences and keep this good rapport going through regular communication. Parents feel good about leaving their children in your loving and capable hands.

With enthusiasm, you help implement a curriculum based on child development principles and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development. You also attend to children's basic needs, including supervising mealtimes, playground time, and free play. You are also conscientious about keeping records up to date and accurate while ensuring compliance with standards and regulations. As someone who loves your job, you happily attend and participate in all activities, meetings, and training. You find your job highly rewarding!

Are you creative? Do you have a positive attitude? Are you patient and able to remain calm? Are you caring and empathetic while able to maintain appropriate professional boundaries? Do you have excellent classroom management skills? If so, you might just be perfect for this Preschool Teacher position!

CHILDCARE WORK SCHEDULE

This full-time childcare position typically works 40 hours per week, various shifts between 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Monday - Friday.

At least 18 years old
High school diploma or equivalent
Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or equivalent OR a college degree in a related field
Ability to pass a drug screening
Ability to pass a background check
Ability to lift and move up to 40 lbs.
Ability to interact with infants, toddlers, and young children for extended periods of time, both indoors and outdoors

Primary Responsibilities:

Provides a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on the YMCA values of honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.
Assists in the supervision of children, classroom, and all activities.
Implements curriculum within the established guidelines.
Establishes and enforces rules to promote positive behavior.
Attends to children's basic needs including supervising meal times, playground times and free play.
Attends and participates in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training.

Monday Friday, 20-29 hrs/week; $10.00-$13.00/hour. Excellent benefits including free before and after school child care, discounted program fees, free wellness center usage for employee and discount for family, and employer-paid retirement fund upon eligibility.

Must be at least 18 years of age. Position requires High School diploma or equivalent, CDA or equivalent, completion of MODS (Introductory Child Care Training, Parts 1 & 2) and one or more years previous experience working with children in a developmental setting. Must be able to interact with infants, toddlers and young children for an extended period of time both indoors and outdoors. Pre-employment drug test and background check required.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, bend and reach with hands and arms. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Ability to plan, lead and participate in activities.

BENEFITS
$250 Hiring Bonus (after completion of 60 days of employment with good performance)
Health Insurance-3 FL Blue plans to choose from, one at no cost!
Dental Insurance available
Vision Insurance available
Paid Vacation: 4 weeks! Winter break-2 weeks, Spring break-1 week, Summer break-1 week
Paid Time Off-both personal & sick days
Paid Holidays (both non-secular and secular)
Free first aid and CPR training
Ongoing professional development provided
ECC tuition discount
Referral Program-refer an applicant who is hired and after the employee completes 60 days of employment with good performance, you will receive a $250 referral fee
Support and appreciation from director, administration and staff.
Community environment

Schedule:
Day shift- Full-time
Monday to Friday
Overtime

QUALIFICATIONS
Complete DCF 45 training hours (required by the state) within 60 days of TBE probation.
Must have Level 2 background screening and pass pre-employment drug screen (paid by Temple Beth-El).
Able to lift 35 pounds.
Must be local to the greater Tampa Bay area.
Not required: Knowledge of Jewish customs and holidays.

Guide and encourage children to use tools and resources to explore during learning and playing activities.
Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet the interests and learning styles of children.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with children and parents.
Establish and implement classroom management effectively.
Participate in ongoing professional development.
Must stand, interact and supervise while on the playground.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

- Prepares and Implements a program of activities in accordance with agency curriculum for a group of children. Prepares lesson plans.
- Maintains attendance records for a designated group of children and adheres to regular work and activity schedules. Assists in food preparation and distribution.
- Establishes and maintains control and safety of an assigned group of children. Assures the orderliness and cleanliness of designated work area(s).
- Serves as an effective role model for the children by Assisting children in a way that develops the child's role and initiative and
- Interacts in ways that help them learn.
- Maintains a positive and professional attitude with parents, children and staff at all times.
- Participates in parent contact and communication as assigned, and communicates the child's progress with parents in a positive and supportive manner.
- Wears the appropriate clothing for childcare duties and Identifies safety hazards and immediately corrects them or reports them to supervisor.
- Attends staff meetings, training events, workshops, etc. and maintains required level of training hours with required documentation.

Must have a warm and friendly personality, be sensitive to the feelings and needs of others, be able to relate well to children and be willing to fulfill responsibilities in accordance with R’Club’s mission and program goals. Must have the physical ability to lift children as needed or physically separate children as needed and participate in housekeeping responsibilities. Requires ability to work beyond scheduled time, be punctual and reliable, can be reached via telephone and be able to take direction. Must adhere to the procedures for reporting child abuse.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

- Prepares and maintain lessons for classroom instruction.
- Maintains attendance records for a designated group of children and adheres to regular work and activity schedules.
- Assists in food preparation and distribution.
- Establishes and maintains control and safety of an assigned group of children.
- Assures the orderliness and cleanliness of designated work area(s).
- Serves as an effective role model for the children by assisting children in a way that develops the child’s role and initiative and
- Interacts in ways that help them learn.
- Assists children with feeding and bathroom needs i.e., changing diapers, helping child to restroom, feeding child, etc.
- Attends staff meetings, training events, workshops, etc. and Maintains required level of training hours with required documentation.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Prepares and implements a program of activities in accordance with agency curriculum for a group of children. Prepares lesson plans.
- Maintains attendance records for a designated group of children and adheres to regular work and activity schedules. Assists in food preparation and distribution.
- Establishes an maintains control and safety of an assigned group of children. Assures the orderliness and cleanliness of designated work area(s).
- Serves as an effective role model for the children by assisting children in a way that develops the child’s role and initiative and interacts in ways that help them learn.
- Assists children with feeding and bathroom needs i.e., changing diapers, helping child to restroom, feed child(ren), etc.
- Maintains a positive and professional attitude with parents, children and staff at all times. Participates in parent contact and communication as assigned. Communicates the child’s progress with parents in a positive and supportive manner.
- Wears the appropriate clothing for child care duties and identifies safety hazards and immediately corrects or reports them to supervisor.
- Attends staff meetings, training events, workshops, etc. and maintains required level of training hours with required documentation.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.

Must have a warm and friendly personality, be sensitive to the feelings and needs of others, be able to relate well to children and be willing to fulfill responsibilities in accordance with R’Club’s mission and program goals. Must have the physical ability to lift children as needed or physically separate children as needed and participate in housekeeping responsibilities. Requires ability to work beyond scheduled time, be punctual and reliable, can be reached via telephone and be able to take direction. Must adhere to the procedures for reporting child abuse.

Essential Functions:
• Engage children and parents using a warm, friendly, approachable demeanor
• Develop a strong working relationship with the Assistant Teacher and the Director to create a highly functioning, successful learning environment for the children
• Implement agency-approved curriculum to provide a high-quality educational experience for children in assigned classroom
• Conduct ongoing assessment using approved and required assessment tools of all children in assigned classroom to ensure attainment of educational goals and conduct lesson planning
• Provide a variety of tools and resources for children to explore during learning and play activities
• Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet the interests and learning styles/levels of children
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with children and parents and communicate specific needs to help individual children achieve success in partnership with parents
• Manage classroom activities including a daily schedule with lessons, play, breaks, and meals
• Develop lesson plans tailored to meet children’s developmental needs as informed by observation and ongoing assessment and submit to Center Director as requested
• Maintain an orderly, clean, and stimulating classroom environment as per NAEYC and/or Pinellas County Licensing Board (PCLB) guidelines
• Collaborate and coordinate with Assistant Teacher to always maintain appropriate supervision of children
• Communicate and educate appropriate behavioral guidance to children and the Assistant Teacher per agency guidelines using the Conscious Discipline guidelines.
• Maintain confidentiality of all information pertaining to students and families
• Consult with the Center Director about concerns regarding children who may need referral for assessments or other interventions to achieve learning successes
• Maintain inventory of classroom materials and inform Center Director of needs to ensure a healthy learning environment
• Keep accurate records and files as required by agency policy, licensing requirements, and assessment requirements
• Attend training sessions, conferences and staff meetings which foster personal growth and/or are required by the agency, Licensing Board, or other designated agencies.
• Maintain accreditation's, licenses, and renewals as required for the position or designated by the agency
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor

Essential Functions:
• Engage children, parents, and peers in a warm, friendly, and approachable demeanor
• Assist Teacher to Implement agency-approved curriculum to provide a high-quality educational experience for children in assigned classroom
• Develop a strong working relationship with the Teacher and the Director to create a highly functioning, successful learning environment for the children
• Prepare classroom materials and activities to assist teacher in implementing daily lessons
• Help Teachers to maintain orderly, clean, and stimulating classroom environments per NAEYC and Pinellas County Licensing Board guidelines
• Assist Teacher during assessment periods to provide information or engage children in learning activities during assessments
• Engage children using a variety of tools and resources to explore during learning and play activities
• Feel comfortable to communicate with parents about their child(ren)’s needs and successes with or in the absence of the Teacher
• Support the Teacher in all classroom activities throughout the day
• Collaborate and coordinate with the Teacher to maintain appropriate supervision of children at all times
• Learn and use appropriate behavior guidance for children per agency guidelines and by using the Conscious Discipline guidelines.
• Complete basic trauma informed practices training within 6 months of hire; participate in next level and ongoing trauma training's during the course of employment as directed by management to remain informed and engaged in best practices for responding to trauma.
• Maintain confidentiality of all information pertaining to students and families
• Consult with the Teacher and Center Director about concerns regarding children who may need referral for assessments or other interventions to achieve learning successes
• Keep accurate records and files as required by agency policy, licensing requirements, and assessment requirements
• Attend training sessions, conferences and staff meetings which foster personal growth and/or are required by the agency, Licensing Board or other designated agencies.
• Maintain accreditation's, licenses, and renewals as required for the position or designated by the agency
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor

Essential Functions:
• Engage children and parents using a warm, friendly, approachable demeanor
• Develop a strong working relationship with the Assistant Teacher and the Director to create a highly functioning, successful learning environment for the children
• Implement agency-approved curriculum to provide a high-quality educational experience for children in assigned classroom
• Conduct ongoing assessment using approved and required assessment tools of all children in assigned classroom to ensure attainment of educational goals and conduct lesson planning
• Provide a variety of tools and resources for children to explore during learning and play activities
• Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet the interests and learning styles/levels of children
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with children and parents and communicate specific needs to help individual children achieve success in partnership with parents
• Manage classroom activities including a daily schedule with lessons, play, breaks, and meals
• Develop lesson plans tailored to meet children’s developmental needs as informed by observation and ongoing assessment and submit to Center Director as requested
• Maintain an orderly, clean, and stimulating classroom environment as per NAEYC and/or Pinellas County Licensing Board (PCLB) guidelines
• Collaborate and coordinate with Assistant Teacher to always maintain appropriate supervision of children
• Communicate and educate appropriate behavioral guidance to children and the Assistant Teacher per agency guidelines using the Conscious Discipline and/or Head Start guidelines.
• Maintain confidentiality of all information pertaining to students and families
• Consult with the Center Director about concerns regarding children who may need referral for assessments or other interventions to achieve learning successes
• Maintain inventory of classroom materials and inform Center Director of needs to ensure a healthy learning environment
• Keep accurate records and files as required by agency policy, licensing requirements, and assessment requirements
• Attend training sessions, conferences and staff meetings which foster personal growth and/or are required by the agency, Licensing Board, or other designated agencies.
• Maintain accreditations, licenses, and renewals as required for the position or designated by the agency
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor

Essential Functions:
• Engage children, parents, and peers in a warm, friendly, and approachable demeanor
• Assist Teacher to Implement agency-approved curriculum to provide a high-quality educational experience for children in assigned classroom
• Develop a strong working relationship with the Teacher and the Director to create a highly functioning, successful learning environment for the children
• Prepare classroom materials and activities to assist teacher in implementing daily lessons
• Help Teachers to maintain orderly, clean, and stimulating classroom environments per NAEYC and Pinellas County Licensing Board guidelines
• Assist Teacher during assessment periods to provide information or engage children in learning activities during assessments
• Engage children using a variety of tools and resources to explore during learning and play activities
• Feel comfortable to communicate with parents about their child(ren)’s needs and successes with or in the absence of the Teacher
• Support the Teacher in all classroom activities throughout the day
• Collaborate and coordinate with the Teacher to maintain appropriate supervision of children at all times
• Learn and use appropriate behavior guidance for children per agency guidelines and by using the Conscious Discipline and/or Head Start guidelines.
• Complete basic trauma informed practices training within 6 months of hire; participate in next level and ongoing trauma training's during the course of employment as directed by management to remain informed and engaged in best practices for responding to trauma.
• Maintain confidentiality of all information pertaining to students and families
• Consult with the Teacher and Center Director about concerns regarding children who may need referral for assessments or other interventions to achieve learning successes
• Keep accurate records and files as required by agency policy, licensing requirements, and assessment requirements
• Attend training sessions, conferences and staff meetings which foster personal growth and/or are required by the agency, Licensing Board or other designated agencies.
• Maintain accreditation's, licenses, and renewals as required for the position or designated by the agency
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor

For Head Start Assistant Teachers:
• Completion and proof of a physical examination prior to the start of employment
• Physical examinations must be repeated every two years during employment.
• Tuberculosis test (TB Test)
• Minimum 15 hours of Head Start approved training: to be completed during work hours
• Additional annual trainings required by Head Start
• Participation in Head Start required functions, i.e., parent meetings, home visits, parent conferences

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Employee discount
Professional development assistance
Full Job Description

$250 HIRING BONUS!
Currently hiring for 4 teaching positions for 3 months -5 years of age. Join our team in caring for young children at our Early Childhood Center in St Petersburg.
We are looking to hire multiple full-time teachers who are passionate, dependable, loving and energetic. In order to thrive in our center, you must be positive and absolutely love to work with children.
These positions will have a variety of duties, including leading a group of children through an educational curriculum, coordinating lesson plans and classroom activities with the teachers and interacting with the children and parents.
Our school is well regarded in the community and has been open for 30+ years
Our preschool embraces a warm, loving, kind and nurturing environment. We would love for you to join our preschool team!

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES-
Guide and encourage children to use tools and resources to explore during learning and playing activities.
Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet the interests and learning styles of children.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with children and parents.
Establish and implement classroom management effectively.
Participate in ongoing professional development.
Must stand, interact and supervise while on the playground.

QUALIFICATIONS-
Complete DCF 45 training hours (required by the state) within 60 days of employment.
Must have Level 2 backgrounds screening and pass pre-employment drug screen (paid by Temple Beth-El).
Able to lift 35 pounds.
Must be local to the greater Tampa Bay area.
Not required: Knowledge of Jewish customs and holidays.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
High school or equivalent (required)
Child Development Associate (CDA) OR Florida Staff Credential OR Degree in Early Education (one of these required)
Childcare: 1 year (required)
Early Childhood Education: 1 year preferred (not required)
Early Childhood Certification: helpful (not required)
Wage is based on experience and credentials

BENEFITS

$250 Hiring Bonus (after completion of 60 days of employment with good performance)
Health Insurance-3 FL Blue plans to choose from, one at no cost!
Dental Insurance available
Vision Insurance available
Paid Vacation: 4 weeks! Winter break-2 weeks, Spring break-1 week, Summer break-1 week
Paid Time Off-both personal & sick days
Paid Holidays (both non-secular and secular)
Free first aid and CPR training
Professional development provided
ECC tuition discount
Referral Program-refer an applicant who is hired and after the employee completes 60 days of employment with good performance, you will receive a $250 referral fee

Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance

Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Overtime
Supplemental Pay:

Signing bonus
COVID-19 considerations:
Our school follows CDC recommendations.

License/Certification:
CPR Certification (not required, will provide training) (Preferred)
CDA OR FL Staff Credential OR Early Education Degree (1 req) (Required)

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:

$250 Hiring Bonus (after completion of 60 days of employment with good performance)
Health Insurance-3 FL Blue plans to choose from, one at no cost!
Dental Insurance available
Vision Insurance available
Paid Vacation: 4 weeks! Winter break-2 weeks, Spring break-1 week, Summer break-1 week
Paid Time Off-both personal & sick days
Paid Holidays (both non-secular and secular)
Free first aid and CPR training
Professional development provided
ECC tuition discount
Referral Program-refer an applicant who is hired and after the employee completes 60 days of employment with good performance, you will receive a $250 referral fee
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 - $15.40 per hour
High school or equivalent (Required)
Childcare: 1 year (Required)
CDA OR FL Staff Credential OR Early Education Degree (1 req) (Required)
CPR Certification (not required, will provide training) (Preferred)

Lic. #C720502

Responsibilities:

Organize and label children’s belongings
Close the center
Comply with licensing regulations
Instruct preschool-aged children in activities designed to promote intellectual and creative growth
Create a fun and safe learning environment
Develop schedules and routines to ensure adequate physical activity, rest, and playtime
Establish and maintain positive relationships with students and parents
Communicate with parents regarding the child
Maintain the health and safety of all students
Light cleaning and classroom laundry

Pass a Level 2 Background Screening and drug screening

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Manages, directs and coordinates the preschool program for assigned location. Ensures high quality programs and establishes new program activities. Expands program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
• Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs personnel and volunteers as needed. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
• Develops, manages and controls budgets related to the position. Ensures program operates within budget and that program fees are collected.
• Meets with parents and gives periodic evaluations of each child’s progress.
• Assures compliance with state and local regulations as they relate to program areas. Ensures that YMCA program standards are met and safety procedures followed.
• Provides for upkeep of assigned program facilities and equipment and ensures the physical environment supports healthy living.
• Develops and maintains relationships with state child care licensing agency, parent groups and other organizations and agencies related to assigned programs. Responds to all agency, parent and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
• Organizes special events for parents. Assists in YMCA fund raising activities.
• Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in program.

Salary $43,000-$47,000, commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits including health insurance, 403(b) savings plan, retirement plan upon eligibility, free YMCA facility usage for employee and family; generous paid time off package and free before/after school child care. Pre-employment drug screen and clear background check required. For consideration, applicant must apply online at www.stpeteymca.org.

• BA in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development or a closely related field preferred. Associates degree excepted if combined with CDA or CDA equivalent and a Directors credential.
• Minimum two years related experience as a supervisor of preschool programs required.
• Two years director or assistant director experience preferred.
• Excellent organizational, planning, communication and computer skills required.
• Must possess the leadership skills necessary to carry out established policies and procedures.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

Primary Responsibilities:
• Meets with families to evaluate social service needs to help create family goals of stability, education and interaction.
• Engages families in a large number of activities and events as well as support families in finding resources that meet a variety of their social service needs.
• Connects families with vital programs and services, such as the Department of Human Services, Adult Basic Education, Pinellas County Economic Development Commission, and agencies as appropriate
• Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with prospective families and community partners.
• Coordinates with center staff to integrate family partnership goals with classroom efforts and to ensure integrated child and family curriculum.
• Participates in team management functions of planning, implementing and evaluating family and community engagement goals and objectives.
• Recruits prospective families and assists with enrollment process.
• Works cooperatively with local agencies to assist families to linkup with services in the local community.
• Provides health, safety and family literacy activities to parents, as appropriate.
• Develops a working knowledge of community resources, and visits, at least bi-annually, with major agencies for service delivery and community resource guide updates.
• Documents all efforts to assist families, tracks family partnership efforts and outcomes, records, monitors and follows up on referrals, and submits reports as required.
• Actively seeks out new community partnerships based on the needs and wants of community members.
• Collaborates with Y staff for onsite activities (i.e. Boo Bash, Healthy Kids Days, Neighbor to Neighbor Christmas program) to bring awareness and encourage involvement.
• Attends all workshops and meetings as deemed necessary by the supervisor
• Maintains strict confidentiality at all times with respect to children, families and staff in accordance with established policies and procedures, including the ability to recognize situations in which confidentiality is required.
• Provides backup classroom coverage for preschool.

Job Type: Full Time, Exempt
Hours: Monday – Friday, may involve occasional evening/weekend hours
Salary: $35,700 – $37,000, plus excellent benefits and training opportunities
Benefits: Health insurance, paid time off, free before and afterschool childcare, discounted preschool fees, free gym membership and employer-paid retirement fund upon eligibility
Location: Lealman YMCA Preschool Academy, 5175 45th St. North in St. Petersburg, FL