Armed Services YMCA of The U S A·Virginia Beach, Virginia
Assist the Lead Teacher in providing a safe, developmentally appropriate learning environment for children using the ELM curriculum. Support children's social, emotional, and physical development while maintaining health, safety, and nutritional standards.
Join our growing team in a new and state of the art childcare development center! Be a part of helping us set-up this brand new center for success and become a part of building a team!
Under the supervision of the Child Care Lead Teacher, assist in providing a learning environment at the newly built child development center that uses developmentally appropriate practices, ensures the health and safety of each child and staff, and offers resources and support to families.
Salary commensurate with experience ($19.95- 25.20 Per hour)
Developmentally Appropriate Practice Participate in the on-going assessments of children including completing observations, portfolio sampling, and developmental checklists. Support each child's individual learning and development by providing an environment offering developmentally appropriate equipment and materials. Be inclusive of children with disabilities by following the child’s Individual Education Plan (IEP) or the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP). Assist with the implementation of a daily program which balances adult and child-initiated activities in both large and small groups, indoor and outdoor play, and timely and predictable transitions. Collaborate with the lead teacher to develop and implement lesson plans based on ELM curriculum. Provide opportunities for creative self-expression through art, music, movement, and dramatic play. Support the social and emotional development of each child by building trust, fostering independence, encouraging self-confidence, and supporting positive adult and peer relationships. Encourage positive guidance by setting clear, consistent limits, and having realistic expectations. Support the home language, culture, and family composition of each child by encouraging the feelings and rights of others.
Must be 18 years of age or older. Must have a high school diploma or GED. Must have all required education and experience to meet current Virginia State licensing requirements for qualifications. Must have knowledge of childcare regulations. Must participate in continued professional development through enrollment in formal and informal educational courses related to early childhood education. Must satisfactorily obtain or complete required training certificates and maintain certifications or credentials required by federal, state or National Accreditation institutions as used by the CDC. Must pass Federal, State, Child Protective Services Checks, National Sex Offender Registry and if living out of the State of Virginia in the last 5 years all applicable Out if State checks applicable. Must pass a pre-employment physical, provide evidence of immunization, be free of all communicable diseases, and obtain appropriate immunization against communicable diseases. Must be familiar with accreditation standards. Preferred to have experience with military families and their children Required to do considerable walking, standing, bending, stooping, standing, and lifting to 40 pounds.
Education **Must provide a copy of your H.S Diploma, GED or College Transcripts (Showing degree awarded/conferred) when you apply**
Must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED and meet Virginia State licensing requirements. Candidates must pass comprehensive background checks, a physical exam, and provide evidence of immunizations.
Market context
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