Preschool Teacher

**Preschool Teacher – Shaping Bright Future!** **Status: Non-Exempt, Part-Time** **Reports to: Director of Programs** **Salary: $17.53-$18.65 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 miliary base installation. Base access is provided to civilian employees. **Summary:** Are you ready to dive into the world of giggles, growth, and greatness? We're on the lookout for a passionate individual to join our team and become the ultimate maestro of mother-child bonding! Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to create an atmosphere where relationships flourish, learning blossoms, and laughter echoes in the air. **Who you are:** As the Preschool Teacher, you're not just a guide; you're a creator of unbreakable bonds between mothers and children. Your role is to empower parents with the tools to nurture their little superheroes and encourage socialization among our adorable pint-sized pals. **What will you do:** *People Skills Extraordinaire:* - Flex those interpersonal muscles and navigate the various challenges of child care with grace and empathy. - Master the art of conflict resolution with a sprinkle of positivity. *Curriculum Captain:* - Craft and deliver an academic preschool curriculum that's as engaging as a puppet show on a sunny day. - Create a daily schedule that caters to the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs of each tiny tot. *Atmosphere Architect:* - Set the stage for fun and learning by arranging play areas like a pro magician. - Document everything from online payments to attendance, ensuring every detail sparkles. *Extra Exciting Duties:* - Create a haven of happiness for our little ones, ensuring safety and sanitation through constant supervision and creative space arrangements. - Serenade your way into hearts with songs, games, and finger plays that make learning a joyous melody. *Other Duties & Responsibilities:* - Showcase your excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. - Attend mandatory meetings with the enthusiasm of a cheerleader, always ready to share wisdom and resources with fellow facilitators. - Keep the excitement alive by producing a monthly calendar of activities. **What experience and skills you will need to be successful:** - Possess at least a high school diploma or GED, coupled with a minimum of 1 year in supervised programmatic child care. - Hold a degree in fields such as psychology, elementary education, child development, or related disciplines (preferred but not mandatory). - Successfully pass background checks and drug testing to maintain the safety of our hero headquarters. - Meet current health and sanitation requirements, along with passing random drug testing, criminal background checks, and employment reference background checks. - A passion for creating a world where every child feels valued and every mom is a superhero. - Superb organizational skills to juggle multiple tasks and keep the energy high. **Physical and Mental Prowess** *Revel in the excitement of being on the move!* From sitting and standing to walking, bending, kneeling, and climbing stairs, you'll stay active and engaged throughout the day. *Flex your muscles!* 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. *Energize your spirit!* Display sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to supervise children's activities safely, ensuring a world of wonder and play. **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.,…