Child Care Teacher - Tri City YMCA

Gateway Region YMCA; Granite City (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established nonprofit organization dedicated to improving community health and well-being is seeking passionate individuals to join their team. This role focuses on nurturing children's potential through engaging programming and building strong relationships with families. The organization values diversity and inclusion, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all. With a rich history of service in the community, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will help shape the future of the community.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

403(b) Retirement Savings

Retirement fund of 12% after 2 years

Tuition reimbursement

20% Discount on tuition at Missouri Baptist University

Free household membership to YMCA nationwide

Discounts on YMCA programs

Discounts on YMCA Childcare

Qualifications

• Must be at least 20 years of age.
• 1-2 years’ experience working with children is required.

Responsibilities

• Implement curriculum and nurture children through purposeful programming.
• Supervise children and maintain effective communication with families.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Detail-oriented

Relationship Building

Education

9 credit hours in Early Childhood Education

Job description

The Gateway Region YMCA is one of the leading nonprofit charitable organizations in the St. Louis metropolitan region, with a focus on nurturing the potential of every child and teen, improving health and well-being, and supporting and serving our neighbors. For more than 170 years, the Y’s mission has been to put Christian principles into practice through programs designed to build healthy spirits, minds, and bodies for all. We do that by being the center of communities, serving more than 260,000 individuals annually through our 24 traditional branches located in St. Louis City, seven Missouri counties, and six Illinois counties, as well as YMCA Trout Lodge and YMCA Camp Lakewood, the YMCA Community Development Branch, and our Washington University Campus Y Branch. We aspire to be a safe place by promoting belonging for all. We are a growing and exciting organization where you can flourish, and we would love for you to join us!

Responsibilities:

• Implements curriculum within established guidelines.
• Nurtures children through purposeful programming dedicated to building achievement and belonging in children and relationships among children and families.
• Supervises children, classroom, assistant teacher, and all activities, including ADA accommodations where appropriate.
• Ensures ongoing, systematic observations of individual children and consistently completes developmental assessments.
• Cultivates positive relationships, conducts parent conferences, and maintains effective communication with families.
• Ability to support children in need.
• Supervise and mentor Assistant Teacher and Assistant Support Teacher.
• Utilize solid judgment and discretionary skills as well as make independent decisions that will affect the Gateway Region YMCA and its departments.
• Ensure YMCA policies and guidelines are followed at all times.
• Maintain an environment that ensures children’s safety and well-being.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities.
• Ensure zero tolerance for abuse and actively participate in the protection of youth and teens.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Diversity and Inclusion:

The YMCA Welcomes a Diverse Workforce

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

The Gateway Region YMCA strictly follows a zero tolerance policy regarding child abuse.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be at least 20 years of age.
• Must meet MOA or NAEYC Educational standards of a minimum of 9 credit hours in early childhood education courses.
• Possess at least 1-2 years’ experience working with children.
• Must have strong communication, organization, and detail skills.
• Must have the ability to relate to children, parents, branch staff members, and volunteers.

Full Compensation Package (when applicable):

• Health Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Savings
• Retirement fund of 12% per pay period after 2 years of full-time employment
• Tuition reimbursement
• 20% Discount on tuition at Missouri Baptist University
• Free household membership to YMCA nationwide
• Discounts on YMCA programs
• Discounts on YMCA Childcare