Preschool Teacher

YWCA of Lubbock Job Description

Preschool Teacher

Job Summary
To provide a successful, safe and supervised educational setting for children while in the Preschool environment (classroom, outdoor play area, and field trips). The Teacher will promote the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of the children. Must meet requirements of Child Care Licensing Minimum Standards and any local, state and/or agency policies and procedures.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• 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.

Job Qualifications

• 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.

Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative, though not comprehensive, of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative, though not comprehensive, of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable the individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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.