Youth Development Center Teachers
About The Position
The Youth Development Center Teacher provides care and early childhood education for infants, toddlers, or preschool children ages 0–5 in a licensed childcare and preschool center. The teacher serves as a role model, develops and implements age-appropriate classroom curriculum and weekly lesson plans, and supervises children, the classroom, and assigned Teaching Assistants. The role also involves maintaining children’s safety, communicating with parents, assessing students, helping keep the classroom clean and organized, responding to emergencies, and participating in staff meetings. The YMCA Youth Development Centers provide state-licensed childcare and preschool education at three locations in Bismarck and Mandan: the Main YMCA on Washington Street, the North location on Century Avenue, and the Mandan location inside the Family Wellness facility. The organization states that it received the Prairie Business Magazine 50 Best Places to Work award from 2018 through 2025.
Requirements
- Display the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
- Have a Child Development Associate (CDA) Certification or the ability to obtain certification within a specified time frame.
- Effectively communicate with parents about a child’s activities, behavior, eating, and other matters.
- Complete CPR and First Aid certification and Child Abuse prevention training within 90 days of hire; training is provided by the YMCA.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or a related field.
- Previous experience working in an early childhood setting.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a role model for children.
- Develop and lead implementation of classroom curriculum and weekly lesson plans appropriate for the children’s age group.
- Supervise children, the classroom, and Teaching Assistants assigned to the classroom.
- Promote 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 maintain a clean, well-organized classroom and equipment.
- Respond immediately and appropriately to unexpected situations and emergencies.
- Attend and actively participate in staff meetings.
Benefits
- Excellent benefits package.
- Free YMCA membership.
- Up to 75% of health insurance costs paid for the employee and family.
- Paid vacation, sick, and personal time off.
- CDA certification training program, including financial assistance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
