Toddler Teacher
YMCA of Southwest Florida · Sarasota, Florida, US
Description The Classroom Teacher understands the essential needs of the young child and supports both children and parents by creating joy-filled and life-n...
Job description
Description The Classroom Teacher understands the essential needs of the young child and supports both children and parents by creating joy-filled and life-nourishing environments that enhance growth and development during the critical first five years of life. Understanding that a healthy early childhood provides a strong foundation for the future development of individuals and humanity as a whole, the teacher will bring healthy movement opportunities, purposeful activities, nourishing images, and clear speech into his/her daily work with the children. The teacher will guide the children toward self-control, cooperation, social awareness, and a sense of belonging in the group. Requirements: - Maintain a warm and safe environment that is orderly, clean and appealing, meets the need of all of the children in the class and encourages growth and exploration. - Interact, initiate and encourage the children in the activities during the day. - Help the children control behavior using a positive appropriate approach: always using a consistent technique and adhering to the discipline policies outlined in the staff manual. - Establish and maintain good communications with parents through pa...