Childcare Teacher Full-Time
About The Position
Join a mission that matters! As a Childcare Teacher at Countryside YMCA, you’ll nurture curiosity, confidence, and kindness every single day! Full-time staff receive a complimentary family membership to the Countryside YMCA along with access to our benefits package! ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Assists the Lead Teacher with the overall classroom functions including planning developmentally appropriate activities, assessments, communication, training, risk management and supervision of the children. Cares for and attends to the needs of children at the facility including dressing, feeding, and monitoring their activities, learning and playtime. Encourages children's emotional, social, and physical development, and positive self-concept. Monitors signs of emotional and developmental issues in children and notifies parents, guardians, or authorities of concerns when necessary. Implements developmentally appropriate disciplinary measures to maintain control in the classroom and facility. Teaches children personal and healthy habits such as eating, resting, and personal hygiene. Cleans and sanitizes toys, furniture, and play equipment. Maintains records on individual children including daily observations, activities, meals served, and medications administered. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- 1 year of prior experience working with children is preferred.
- Certification in first aid and CPR preferred, must be obtained within 30 days of hire and must be maintained by obtaining recertification as necessary.
- Must pass a criminal background check.
- Excellent communication skills with parents, teachers, and other childcare workers.
- Ability to be patient and understanding when working with children and interacting with parents.
- Extensive knowledge of childcare principles and procedures.
- Ability to relate to children and make the childcare facility an enjoyable atmosphere.
- Knowledge of early childhood teaching strategies.
- Prolonged periods of standing and frequent bending.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
- Will be exposed to illness-causing bacteria and viruses.
Nice To Haves
- 1 year of prior experience working with children is preferred.
- Certification in first aid and CPR preferred, must be obtained within 30 days of hire and must be maintained by obtaining recertification as necessary.
Responsibilities
- Assists the Lead Teacher with the overall classroom functions including planning developmentally appropriate activities, assessments, communication, training, risk management and supervision of the children.
- Cares for and attends to the needs of children at the facility including dressing, feeding, and monitoring their activities, learning and playtime.
- Encourages children's emotional, social, and physical development, and positive self-concept.
- Monitors signs of emotional and developmental issues in children and notifies parents, guardians, or authorities of concerns when necessary.
- Implements developmentally appropriate disciplinary measures to maintain control in the classroom and facility.
- Teaches children personal and healthy habits such as eating, resting, and personal hygiene.
- Cleans and sanitizes toys, furniture, and play equipment.
- Maintains records on individual children including daily observations, activities, meals served, and medications administered.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Full-time staff receive a complimentary family membership to the Countryside YMCA along with access to our benefits package!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
