Early Childhood Education Infant Teacher

Administration / Management Responsibilities:

• Conduct classroom programs in compliance with department policies and procedures following all state and federal laws and regulations.
• Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child.
• Maintain all children’s classroom records in an up-to-date accurate and appropriate manner.
• Advise supervisor of all incidents, problems and occurrences with staff, children, parents, and program.
• Complete assignments in a timely, organized, neat and accurate manner.
• Attend and participate in regular in-service trainings for staff.
• Advise Lead Teacher and/or Child Development Director of necessary equipment repair and general maintenance needs
• Follow daily opening and / or closing procedures.
• Insure the work, classroom and program activity areas are kept in an organized and tidy manner.
• Ensure a safe and healthy environment for all program participants.
• Employ consistent methods of child behavior management and work with all staff in maintaining consistent and fair techniques.
• Give attention to and solve day-to-day “crisis” that occur in the program.
• Address parent and program participant concerns in a timely and professional manner.
• Supervise and assist children with meals and snack time.
• Insure children have regular diaper changes and their personal needs are met.
• Supervise nap/quiet time for children.
• Keep the Lead Teacher, Co-Teachers and Child Development Director are informed of all parent concerns and issues.
• Follow YMCA work rules and procedures to complete all assigned tasks and duties in an efficient, timely and positive manner.
• Model non-sexist and non-racist behavior.
• Be cooperative, accessible and an active member of the YMCA staff.
• Be punctual and responsible to assigned schedule and not abuse staff privileges.
• Follow all COVID-19 safety guidelines and precautions.
• Maintain State Licensing and staff/child ratios requirements at all times.
• Orient new parents and children to the program, assist with tours as needed. 

SAFETY & RISK MANAGEMENT:

• CPR, First Aid and AED certifications must be current.
• Staff must adhere to safety protocols related to COVID-19 in a child care setting.  All employees and participants have daily health checks, wear face masks, and practice social distancing
• Absolutely no contact with students or program participants outside of the YMCA either in person, via social media, text, online, etc.  Babysitting or caring for children who are enrolled or were enrolled in the program is prohibited.  Any outside contact with current or former enrollees of the program will result in immediate termination.
• Employees should be aware that all information published on a blog or public website is public accessible. You are advised to be mindful that the information you post on the internet will likely be seen by members of the Santa Monica Family YMCA community and could reflect poorly on your character. Therefore, information posted on public websites that reflects poor character values is putting your job at risk.
• Employees may not wear headphones or earbuds while on duty.
• Employees may only use their cell phone when off duty or for emergencies.
• Employees may not take pictures or post pictures of students or program participants on any form of social media without the consent of the parent/guardian and the YMCA Administration.
• Employees may not accept financial or cash gifts or payments from parents or guardians.