Childcare Teacher

Acquire4Hire; West Bend (WI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Leave

Retirement Plan

Tuition Assistance

Child Care Discount

Professional Development

Flexible Schedule

Job summary

Kettle Moraine YMCA in Wisconsin seeks a Teacher to plan and implement daily activities in the Child Care programs under the direction of the Child Care Director. You will create age-appropriate lesson plans and supervise children to support growth and safety.

You will mentor assistants, communicate with parents, and ensure a safe, engaging environment while adhering to DCF licensing rules and YMCA policies. Health and safety requirements apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18 years.
• 2 years experience in Child Care preferred.
• Educational qualifications in compliance with DCF Wisconsin Licensing Rules for Group Child Care Centers.
• Current CPR/AED certification preferred; required within 30 days of hire.
• Must complete and pass fingerprint check.
• Must complete a Health Physical and TB test within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to interact with children at their cognitive level.

Responsibilities

• Follows licensing rules and YMCA policies.
• Implements age-appropriate curriculum with lesson plans.
• Mentors assistants and volunteers.
• Maintains a safe, orderly environment and performs housekeeping duties.
• Interacts with children at their level and supervises for safety.
• Assists in meal/snack preparation.
• Communicates with parents and coworkers professionally.
• Builds positive relationships with members, participants, volunteers and staff.
• Adheres to the Code of Conduct and Child Abuse Prevention policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Child care experience

Communication with parents

Supervision and mentorship

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency

Job description

About This Role

Under the direction of the Child Care Director, the Teacher is responsible for planning and implementing the daily activities in the Child Care programs for the Kettle Moraine YMCA.

About This Role

Under the direction of the Child Care Director, the Teacher is responsible for planning and implementing the daily activities in the Child Care programs for the Kettle Moraine YMCA.

What You'll Do

• Follows the DCF Wisconsin Licensing Rules for Group Child Care Centers and the Kettle Moraine YMCA Child Care Policies.
• Implements age appropriate curriculum by developing lesson plans that contribute to the growth and self esteem of the children.
• Mentors assistants and volunteers.
• Maintains a safe, orderly environment, which includes housekeeping duties.
• Interacts with children at their level and provides supervision for a safe environment.
• Assists in meal/snack preparation.
• Reports any problems/concerns to the supervisor promptly.
• Greets and communicates with parents, keeps all interactions positive and is sensitive to the feelings of children and parents.
• Communicates appropriately with co-workers.
• Builds and maintains effective, positive relationships with the members, participants, volunteers, other staff, and the communities we serve.
• Adhere to the Code of Conduct and policies within the Child Abuse Prevention handbook.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 18 years old.
• High School Diploma or Equivalency.
• 2 years experience in Child Care preferred.
• Educational qualifications in compliance with DCF Wisconsin Licensing Rules for Group Child Care Centers.
• Current CPR/AED certification preferred; required within 30 days of hire.
• Must complete and pass fingerprint check.
• Must complete a Health Physical and TB test within 30 days of hire.
• The ability to appropriately interact with children at their cognitive level.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum age of 18 years old.
• High School Diploma or Equivalency.
• 2 years experience in Child Care preferred.
• Educational qualifications in compliance with DCF Wisconsin Licensing Rules for Group Child Care Centers.
• Current CPR/AED certification preferred; required within 30 days of hire.
• Must complete and pass fingerprint check.
• Must complete a Health Physical and TB test within 30 days of hire.
• The ability to appropriately interact with children at their cognitive level.

CERTIFICATIONS:

• Bloodborne Pathogens/Child Abuse Prevention every year

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The ability to lift 40 lbs.
• The ability to participate in all required physical activities with the children.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Leave
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Child Care Discount
• Professional Development
• Flexible Schedule