Child Care ELC Instructor - Part-Time

YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley•Davenport, IA

1d•$13

About The Position

Alex, Child Care Instructor, says, "In my position I am able to make a difference in children's lives on a daily basis. As an Instructor I have a hand in each child's growth and development. I have been given the tools to be able to make sure that each child is ready to move onto the next chapter of their lives." The ELC Child Care Instructor is responsible for the health, safety, and welfare of each child enrolled in the program, demonstrates leadership, show active participation in the programs, activities, and field trips, and serves as a positive and is a role model to all participants and other staff in accordance with the policies and procedures of the YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley. Provide direct supervision to children assigned to your classroom as well as other program participants at all times. Promote literacy and early education. Provide age-appropriate experiences and activities for children, including storytelling, games, and songs that meet the YMCA standards as well as meet Creative Curriculum guidelines. Observe children and make notes of progress and development. Provide a safe and secure environment where children feel comfortable. We are looking for someone who displays the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility and adheres to our mission. Must be able to obtain CPR/AED/FA certification (classes provided through the YMCA), pass a state mandated background check and able to complete state required trainings for child care workers. A high school diploma or equivalent is required for this position, a CDA, Associates or Bachelor's degree is preferred. The YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley is a 4-star rated Charity Navigator employer for over 16 years. "Only 2% of the charities we evaluate have received at least 11 consecutive 4-star evaluations, indicating that YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley outperforms most other charities in America." - Charity Navigator. We have also been voted "Best in the QC" by Locals Love Us several years in a row.

Requirements

Must be able to obtain CPR/AED/FA certification (classes provided through the YMCA)
Pass a state mandated background check
Able to complete state required trainings for child care workers
A high school diploma or equivalent is required for this position

Nice To Haves

CDA
Associates or Bachelor's degree

Responsibilities

Responsible for the health, safety, and welfare of each child enrolled in the program
Demonstrates leadership
Show active participation in the programs, activities, and field trips
Serves as a positive and is a role model to all participants and other staff in accordance with the policies and procedures of the YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley
Provide direct supervision to children assigned to your classroom as well as other program participants at all times
Promote literacy and early education
Provide age-appropriate experiences and activities for children, including storytelling, games, and songs that meet the YMCA standards as well as meet Creative Curriculum guidelines
Observe children and make notes of progress and development
Provide a safe and secure environment where children feel comfortable