Certified Preschool Teacher - Full Time

YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free household YMCA membership

Health/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability

Paid Time Off

12% YMCA Retirement

Job summary

YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley seeks a Preschool Teacher who is passionate about early childhood education and creating a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment. This role supports the YMCA's mission by helping children grow socially, emotionally, physically, and cognitively through play-based learning. Schedule: Monday - Friday, no weekends.

Pay: $18-$20/hr. We offer a supportive team, professional growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Two years minimum experience in licensed child care programs or community school districts.
• Bachelor degree with an Early Childhood Endorsement or enrollment in an approved EC program with completion within two years of hire.
• Must pass State of IA background check; CPR/First Aid/AED certification; minimum 10 hours of training annually per DHS requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead age-appropriate classroom activities.
• Create a safe, nurturing, inclusive environment.
• Supervise and engage children to ensure safety and well-being.
• Support children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
• Observe, assess, and document children's progress.
• Build positive relationships with children and families.
• Follow state licensing and YMCA childcare standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor degree in Education with EC Endorsement

Job description

The YMCA is seeking a caring, energetic Preschool Teacher who is passionate about early childhood education and creating a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment. This role supports the YMCA's mission by helping children grow socially, emotionally, physically, and cognitively through play-based learning.Schedule: Monday - Friday, no weekendsPay: $18-$20/hrKey Responsibilities:Plan and lead age-appropriate classroom activitiesCreate a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environmentSupervise and engage children at all times to ensure safety and well-beingSupport children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical developmentObserve, assess, and document children's progressBuild positive relationships with children and familiesFollow state licensing and YMCA childcare standardsQualifications:Bachelor degree in Education with an Early Childhood Endorsement (or be enrolled in an approved Early Childhood program with a completion date within two years of hire).Minimum of two years prior experience working in licensed child care programs or community school districts.Strong communication and teamwork skillsMust be able to pass State of IA required background checkCPR/First Aid/AED certification*Mandatory Reporter*Must obtain a minimum of 10 hours training annually according to DHS requirements*Note: If not currently certified, must obtain certification within 30 days of hire. The * noted certification training programs are provided by the YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley staff.Why Work at the Y?Mission-driven work that makes a differenceSupportive team environmentOpportunities for professional growthFree household YMCA membershipHealth/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability benefitsPaid Time Off12% YMCA RetirementWe are looking for someone who displays the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility and adheres to our mission. Must be able to obtain required certifications, pass a state mandated background check and able to complete state required trainings for child care workers.The YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley is a 4-star rated Charity Navigator employer for over 16 years. \"Only 2% of the charities we evaluate have received at least 11 consecutive 4-star evaluations, indicating that YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley outperforms most other charities in America.\" - Charity Navigator. We have also been voted \"Best in the QC\" by Locals Love Us several years in a row.