Teacher Job at YWCA Central Alabama in Birmingham

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The YWCA Central Alabama is seeking a Child Development Teacher. This dedicated and committed professional will assist with providing a high quality learning environment for our child development programs, which serve homeless and low-income children between birth and five years of age.

Position Summary

The YWCA Central Alabama is seeking a Child Development Teacher. This professional will assist with providing a high quality learning environment for our child development programs, which serve homeless and low-income children between birth and five years of age.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement developmentally appropriate activities.
• Create a positive home-classroom connection by maintaining appropriate ongoing communication with parents.
• Keep accurate records on children as required by program: lesson plans, assessment, NAEYC documentation, attendance, USDA, etc.
• Maintain classroom discipline using behavioral management techniques: positive reinforcement, praise, encouragement and redirection.
• Organize classroom and maintain a safe and healthy learning environment: both indoors and outdoors.
• Provide constant supervision of all children during all activities.
• Assist with development of instructional classroom materials.
• Maintain a personal development plan for growth in the field of child development.
• Attend required meetings and in-service trainings.
• Maintain confidentiality about staff, children and parents.
• Perform all other duties deemed necessary for the smooth operation of the program and the agency, as directed by the Senior Director of Child Care, Director of YWCA Child Care, CPO of the YWCA, or CEO of the YWCA.
• Adhere to the policies of the YWCA.

Core Competencies

• Creative thinker
• Utilizes developmentally-appropriate classroom management techniques
• Commitment to developing children by learning through play
• Able to create a fun and safe environment conducive to learning
• Interacting well with students and peers

Qualifications

• Certificate with Child Development Associate or higher degree in related field. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Teaching or training experience preferred.
• Child Abuse and Neglect and Background Check is required

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Education and Training

Industries

• Non-profit Organizations