Cook County YMCA - Early Childhood Teacher

Duluth YMCA • MN

125d

About The Position

The childcare Teacher is required to adhere to and implement the mission, goals, and values of the YMCA within the local community. This involves delivering high-quality early childhood education in the YMCA service area. This position is responsible for instructional leadership, curriculum, and program activities. The Teacher supervises the work of Assistant Teachers and Teacher Aids in the room. The Teacher supervises and guides a child’s development in a safe and healthy environment. The Teacher’s schedule is set at the time of employment but is subject to change by the Child Care Director based on the needs of the Child Care Center.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in early childhood or similar degree program of directly related training and/or education
• Must be able to successfully pass the Minnesota Department of Human Services Netstudy2.0 criminal background check
• Must be able to successfully pass a YMCA employee criminal background check

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) years of experience as a teacher in a childcare center or related facility

Responsibilities

• Leads and supervises Assistant Teachers and Teacher Aides
• Develops and maintains a constructive and ongoing rapport with children and parents
• Creates activities that are fun and educational for the children
• Develops and implements daily lesson plans for children
• Collaborates with Lead Teachers, Assistant Teachers, and Teacher Aides to ensure that the Center fosters an environment that is inviting and nurturing for every child
• Delivers reports on potential concerns about students as to management as needed
• Manages day-to-day classroom activities, including structured lessons, free play, bathroom breaks, lunchtime, and rest time for students
• Changes diapers; dresses children
• Leads parental and guardian conferences on a regular basis
• Helps feed children; prepares meals and snacks
• Completes reports in cases of suspected maltreatment or abuse to appropriate authorities
• Assists students in events of emergencies, including practice drills
• Observes and evaluates children’s performance, behavior, social development, and physical health daily
• Maintains accurate and complete student records as required by law
• Completes necessary training in accordance to licensing requirements

Benefits

• Retirement accounts (You can contribute at any time, but the Y will contribute 12% after two years of service with 1,000 hours in each of the two years)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Plans
• Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts available
• Long and Short-Term Disability Coverage
• Employee assistance program
• Complimentary nationwide 2 adult family membership to the Y
• Discounts on programs, summer camps, YMCA Camp Miller
• Paid time off (About 120 hours/ year and starting with 40 hours)
• Paid parental leave
• Subscription to the Calm app
• Bereavement leave
• Paid holidays
• Team member referral program
• Employee engagement and appreciation activities
• Growth and development opportunities
• Leadership certification and related training offered and encouraged

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree