Website YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley
Be a key part of shaping this future as our new Childcare Associate Teacher in our Childcare
Department. Reporting to the Youth and Family Services Program Director, the Associate Teacher provides child care services to individuals and families.
We are seeking a compassionate, organized, and reliable individual with strong self-awareness and emotional intelligence. This role requires a demonstrated ability to work with culturally and economically diverse individuals and families.
Requirements:
• A fully qualified teacher shall have at least 12 semester units in early childhood education from an accredited college, including courses covering child growth and development; child, family, and community; and program/curriculum
• Qualified teachers will meet the requirements outlined by Title V for the designated age group
• Candidate must have at least 1 year of experience
• The ability to work as a member of a teaching group, prepare lesson plans, and engage with parents
• Candidate must have the ability to apply for an Associate Teacher permit
Work hours are primarily Monday-Friday. Schedule TBD. This is an on-site and in-person position. Delivery of servicemay include overtime to accomplish the task at hand. Work includes lifting up to 30 pounds. Susceptible to compassion fatigue and/or vicarious trauma.
Other Requirements:
• Cleared background check (fingerprinting)
• Valid TB test, Tdap, Influenza, MMR, CPR certification.
• This position requires a Covid-19 vaccination due to the in-person interfacing required, and to promote the health and safety of others in the workplace and our community.
YWCA BENEFITS:
• A competitive benefits plan: Employer-paid plans covering employee’s premiums for health, dental, vision, and life insurance, and EAP.
• A high deductible medical plan available including employer contributions and optional employee contributions and a limited Flexible Spending Account available
• 15 paid holidays are made available each year: New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, President’s Day, Women’s International Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Indigenous Peoples Day, Veteran Day, Thanksgiving, and the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
• 20 days of annual accrued PTO to start as a Full-time
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Talkspace for employees and their household members
• Immediate Employee contributed 403b, and an Employer Contributed 401a Retirement Plan with optional employee contributions after eligibility is met
• Parental leave with supplemental pay for eligible employees for up to eight weeks
• Infertility benefits through Kaiser
• Chiropractic, acupuncture, and herbal benefits
• Annual Retention Bonus
• Employee Discounts with TicketsatWork
• Optional employee contributed pet insurance through United Pet Care
• Free Access through Kaiser to the Calm App and Headspace Care App (formerly called Ginger)
• With access through Kaiser, optional employee fitness plans such as Class Pass, One Pass, and a wellness coach
• Free Access to an employee financial wellness program called FinFit offered in partnership with Paychex
TO APPLY: Submit your resume and cover letter to hr@yourywca.org with “Childcare Associate Teacher” in the subject line. The posting will continue until the position is filled. The YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To apply for this job email your details to hr@yourywca.org