Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY: This position is On-Call and does not have a set schedule. These general functions will be carried out in keeping with the Goals, Mission and Policies of the YMCA of the East Bay. Teachers are responsible for providing high-quality care and education that meets the needs of children and families in a setting that is inclusive for children of all abilities. Teachers implement services aligned with Head Start Performance Standards, rules and regulations determined by the California Department of Education, the Child and Adult Care Food Program, and Community Care Licensing. Teachers facilitate developmentally appropriate classroom/outdoor activities and environments using the Creative Curriculum and partner with families to ensure that children are provided with an education that results in growth and positive learning outcomes. Teachers observe and assess children and use assessment data to ensure that curriculum is individualized to meet the needs of individuals and groups. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Develop and implement written curriculum goals in accordance with the Creative Curriculum, Project-Based Curriculum, The Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework, and California Department of Education Foundations and Frameworks. Plan and facilitate learning activities that meet curriculum goals for individuals and groups of children, while providing direction, guidance, and visual supervision. Supervise and monitor children at all times. Interact with children using intentional and responsive verbal and non-verbal strategies. Document the progress of each child in the designated online system using observation notes, picture and anecdotal notes, work samples, documentation panels, screenings, and assessments. Conduct two home visits and two parent/teacher conferences for each child annually. Create and maintain stimulati