Armed Services YMCA of The U S A

Childcare Teacher

Childcare - Oceanside, CA - Part Time

Childcare Teacher – Shaping Bright Future!
Status: Non-Exempt, Part-Time   
Reports to: Childcare Director
Salary: $18.00-$21.11 per hour 

Location: Oceanside, CA

This role is based in Southern California, specifically in Oceanside, CA (North San Diego County). It is located inside a military base installation. Base access is provided to civilian employees.

Summary:

Welcome to the world of child care with a smile! Dive into a dynamic role that requires both creativity and diligence. Revel in the rewarding experience of positively shaping the lives of young minds.

Who you are:

As part of our dynamic team, you'll help plan, lead, and immerse children in engaging group and individual programs. Your creativity will come alive as you set up indoor and outdoor activity spaces and materials, ensuring every day is a delightful adventure. Embrace the guidance of your supervisor as you independently bring joy and learning to the children we care for.

What will you do:

  • Design, implement, and facilitate an engaging curriculum that effectively promotes learning, development, and a positive experience for all participants.
  • Utilize effective child guidance and youth development techniques to ensure a supportive, enriching, and secure environment for every child.
  • Lead and manage diverse program activities, ensuring the individualized needs of each child are met through collaboration with parents and guidance from the supervisors.
  • Maintain the highest standards of safety and well-being for all children during both indoor and outdoor activities.
  • Conduct ongoing observations and evaluations of each child's progress and proactively contribute to continuous program enhancement and quality improvement.
  • Maintain a high degree of professionalism when interacting with parents. Participate in required parent-teacher conferences and foster strong relationships through clear and effective communication.
  • Collaborate seamlessly with the program team to ensure operational efficiency and maintain a well-equipped, organized program site.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date program records and administrative documentation.
  • Eagerly participate in all mandatory family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and training sessions, serving as a dedicated and professional representative of the organization.

What experience and skills you will need to be successful: 

You must be at least 18 years old and possess one year of prior experience working with children, youth, or teens in a daycare setting.
Complete all required training within established timeframes and demonstrate competencies to maintain employment status. This includes orientation, Heart Saver Pediatric First Aid and CPR training, Great Academy and Teaching Teaching Strategies annual trainings, and approved Marine Corps Standardized Module Training.
Meet current health and sanitation requirements and successfully pass random drug testing, a criminal background check, driving record check, and employment reference background check.

Work Setting and Required Physical Activities

From sitting and standing to walking, bending, kneeling, and climbing stairs, you'll stay active and engaged throughout the day.

Occasionally lift and carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds and prioritize and multitask your work and projects with a keen memory and analytical thinking.

Display sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to supervise children's activities safely, ensuring a world of wonder and play.

Show your good physical and mental health through annual health screenings, up-to-date immunizations, and tests as required.

Join the Movement:

Armed Services YMCA is not just a workplace; it’s a community committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Discrimination and harassment have no place here. If you're ready to spark change and make a lasting impact, apply today. Every age and background are celebrated here. Be part of something extraordinary!

Who we are: The oldest military support organization in the U.S., the Armed Services YMCA is an independent, national non-profit and Association of the YMCA of the USA, specifically dedicated to serving active-duty military service members and their families of all six Armed Forces: Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force and Coast Guard.  Go to www.camppendleton.asymca.org to learn more about how we accomplish this important mission.   

Military spouses, veterans and military affiliated job seekers encouraged to apply.

Armed Services YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. ASYMCA is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. ASYMCA encourages applicants of all ages.

Armed Services YMCA acknowledges the minimal use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology in our initial recruitment stages. All AI use is coupled with human review and is designed to assist our team in building efficiencies and excelling at focusing on timeliness and communication in our hiring process. Our hiring teams thoroughly evaluate skills and qualifications and make all final hiring decisions. 

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