Teacher Clerk

COMPANY OVERVIEW: The YWCA El Paso del Norte Region is the largest and most comprehensive YWCA in the United States. We are dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. Become part of our amazing teamexciting opportunities are waiting for you! Join us in making a difference while growing your career with purpose and passion. Employment Benefits Include: Free membership to any of our YWCA locationsIndoor heated pools open year-round for water aerobics Two locations offering lap swimming (East and Central) Access to weight rooms and cardio equipment at all locations Fitness classes including Yoga, Pilates, Aquacise, and Zumba Join a team committed to strengthening our community while supporting your personal and professional growth. Katharine White Harvey Branch - 313 Bartlett Dr. El Paso, TX. 79912 Shirley Leavell Branch - 10712 Sam Snead Dr. El Paso, TX. 79935 Joyce Jaynes Branch - 1600 Brown St. El Paso, TX. 79902 Escobar Branch -10712 Sam Snead Dr. El Paso, TX. 79935 Job Summary: Location - Transmountain (Community College) 40hs -$11.25 hr. Under direct supervision, performs a variety of clerical support, transportation and early childhood classroom teaching and learning activities at assigned site for children from birth to 12 years old. Regular attendance at Employer's place of business and/or during particular hours, as assigned, is an essential function of this position. Employee must comply with and follow YWCAs attendance policy at all times, unless a reasonable accommodation is requested and granted, as required by law. Assists Director and/or Assistant Director in: a. clerical, and classroom functions of a child development center. b. supervision of programs and/or staff of the child development center as needed. c. Ensuring developmentally appropriate curriculum is implemented in all functional areas including, but not limited to, social, emotional, cognitive and physical development of children from birth to 12 years old in a nurturing and appropriate environment. Interacts positively with children individually and in small or large groups throughout the day. Ensures a safe and healthy learning environment. May perform daily health checks of children and daily safety checks of indoor and outdoor environments. Ensures the healthy development of children through appropriate supervision of meals, snacks and rest time while providing positive guidance through discipline and classroom supervision techniques. Maintains equipment and supplies required for appropriate curriculum and requests replacement as required. Orders and receives supplies as needed or required. Ensures compliance with Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (TDFPS) minimum standards and YWCA standards, policies and procedures. Handles large amounts of money, including cash, checks and credit card charges. Enrolls participants in Electronic Funds Transfer when requested. Answers telephone and responds to personal inquiries regarding programs and services, enrolls children in care and provides positive customer service. Inputs and provides accurate record keeping and reporting including attendance records, receipts and deposits, statistical data, time cards review, USDA reports and contract reports. Maintains child and staff files to include training documentation and copies of records sent to be filed in personnel folders at Human Resources. Develops and maintains positive relationships with parents and participants through positive communication. Constantly interacts positively with parents, clients, staff and YWCA personnel. Conducts self in professional manner at all times in all interactions. Conducts self in professional manner at all times in all interactions Conducts and attends meetings and training sessions as required, including annual participation in required hours of training per TDFPS minimum standards, or the annually required hours for accredited sites. Complies with Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (TDFPS) minimum standards. Job Qualifications: High school graduate or equivalent required. Must be at least 18 years of age. Two (2) years experience in general office, clerical, data processing or secretarial position with one (1) year child care clerical or direct care experience; or equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities required. Must be able to cope with emergencies and mediate or resolve disputes. Must be able to make sound judgments Must be a self-starter, have creative energy, and be enthusiastic. Must take the initiative and be cooperative. Must be well organized and able to handle multiple priorities and work well under pressure with continual interruptions. Must have a working knowledge of PC, data entry, and Microsoft Software. Love of children, patience, stamina and flexibility required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills required, with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact at all levels. Willingness and ability to follow direction from superiors required. Bilingual capabilities in English/Spanish preferred. Must be able to read, write and communicate in English. Must acquire CPR, First Aid/SIDS, DFPS background check, FBI fingerprint and food handling certifications prior to start of employment. Must maintain these certifications throughout employment. If you have lived out of state in the past five years you are required to submit for criminal history and child abuse/neglect check for the different states, you have resided in. Must supply physician statement of current negative TB test and freedom from communicable diseases. Anticipated Benefits: YWCA Membership and Program Discounts Basic Life Insurance and Retirement Medical, Dental, Vision