Youth Development Center Teachers
About The Position
The Youth Development Center Teacher provides care and early childhood education for infant, toddler or preschool children, ages 0-5, in a licensed childcare & preschool center environment. Be a role model. Develop and lead implementation of classroom curriculum and weekly lesson plans appropriate for age group. Supervise the children, classroom, and Teaching Assistants assigned to the classroom. Assure child safety by understanding and following safety and security procedures. Maintain positive relationships and effective communication with parents. Conduct student assessments and parent-teacher conferences. Help assure a clean and well-organized classroom and equipment. Respond immediately and appropriately to unexpected situations and emergencies. Attend and be an active participant at staff meetings. At the YMCA Youth Development Centers, we provide high-quality, values-oriented, state-licensed childcare and pre-school education. We have three locations in Bismarck Mandan--the Main YMCA on Washington Street, North location on Century Avenue and Mandan location inside the Family Wellness facility. We are proud recipients of the Prairie Business Magazine 50 Best Places to Work award from 2018 to 2025, which recognizes ND, SD and MN employers who are nominated by their employees.
Requirements
- We are looking for someone who displays the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
- Requires a minimum of a Child Development Associate (CDA) Certification or the ability to obtain certification within a specified time-frame.
- Must have the ability to effectively communicate with parents regarding the child's activities, behavior, eating, etc.
- CPR & First Aid Certification and Child Abuse prevention training courses must be completed within 90 days of hire and are provided by the YMCA.
Nice To Haves
- A Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education or a related field preferred.
- Previous experience working in an early childhood setting preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop and lead implementation of classroom curriculum and weekly lesson plans appropriate for age group.
- Supervise the children, classroom, and Teaching Assistants assigned to the classroom.
- Assure child safety by understanding and following safety and security procedures.
- Maintain positive relationships and effective communication with parents.
- Conduct student assessments and parent-teacher conferences.
- Help assure a clean and well-organized classroom and equipment.
- Respond immediately and appropriately to unexpected situations and emergencies.
- Attend and be an active participant at staff meetings.
Benefits
- You'll enjoy a fun, rewarding work environment, EXCELLENT benefits package, and FREE YMCA Membership!
- Have children who need childcare? Ask us about a financial assistance benefit available to childcare employees that will pay for up to 100% your childcare costs!
- Up to 75% of health insurance cost is paid for you and your family! Earn paid vacation, sick and personal time off!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
