Childcare Teacher Part-Time
About The Position
Countryside YMCA is looking for caring, energetic Childcare Teachers to join their team. As part of a leading nonprofit dedicated to youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, you'll help create a nurturing space where our members' children play, learn, and thrive every day. This role involves partnering with the Lead Teacher on classroom planning, activities, and supervision, helping with feeding, dressing, and daily routines, encouraging emotional, social, and physical development, guiding behavior using positive discipline strategies, modeling healthy habits, keeping the classroom clean and sanitized, and tracking daily records.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- First Aid/CPR certification preferred; if not already certified, must obtain within 30 days of hire and stay current
- Ability to pass a criminal background check
- Strong communication skills with children, parents, and coworkers
- Patience, warmth, and genuine enjoyment of working with kids
- A solid understanding of early childhood development and teaching strategies
- Compliance with Step Up to Quality, USDA/CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program), and ODJFS licensing requirements
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with children preferred (not required)
Responsibilities
- Partnering with the Lead Teacher on classroom planning, activities, and supervision
- Helping with feeding, dressing, and daily routines that support each child's growth
- Encouraging emotional, social, and physical development in a warm, positive environment
- Watching for signs of developmental concerns and communicating with families as needed
- Guiding behavior using age-appropriate, positive discipline strategies
- Modeling healthy habits — mealtime, rest time, and hygiene routines
- Keeping the classroom clean, sanitized, and ready for kids
- Tracking daily records: observations, activities, meals, and any medications given
- Completing point-of-service meal counts
- Participating in annual CACFP training
- Pitching in on other classroom duties as they come up
Benefits
- Complimentary individual YMCA membership
- Discounts on Y programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
