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., 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 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.