Daycare Teacher

YMCA of Youngstown; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 12,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

YMCA of Youngstown in Boardman, Ohio, is seeking a part-time Daycare Teacher to provide a safe, engaging preschool environment. The role offers 20-30 hours weekly, Monday through Friday, 8am-6pm, with compensation up to $15 per hour for candidates with a Bachelor Degree in Education.

Responsibilities include creating lesson plans aligned with Step Up to Quality, supervising children, delivering high-quality member service, and upholding YMCA values of honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age with previous experience working with children.
• CDA certificate, Degree in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education (no degree - may be eligible to work as a Teacher Assistant)
• Must demonstrate an ability to work well with preschoolers and parents and be fun, energetic, creative and enthusiastic.
• Previous experience with diverse populations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement lesson plans aligned with Step Up to Quality requirements, support program quality, planning, registration, delivery, data collection and improvement; monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of and participation in programs.
• Act intentionally to connect people with the Y cause through our service and engagement principles; Welcome, Connect, Support, Invite. Lead staff and volunteers in developing a culture of service and engagement.
• Keeps work area and equipment clean and functionable; Records and reports all needed maintenance or repairs.
• Knowledgeable of and follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to facility use, medical, disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, and emergencies; complete Incident Reports.
• Is a good steward of Y’s resources, uses resources responsibly and sustains the Y’s nonprofit business model to ensure revenue/expense and program services goals are achieved.
• Supports YMCA fund raising activities and special events.
• supports the Marketing Team for marketing and distribution of YMCA branded program information and YMCA collateral; follows all marketing procedures and policies.
• Models relationship-building skills in all interactions; Responds to all member inquiries, emails, messages and complaints in timely manner.

Skills

21+ years old

Experience with children

Energetic

Enthusiastic

Education

CDA certificate

Early Childhood Education degree

Elementary Education degree

Job description

Job Title: Daycare Teacher

FLSA Status: non-exempt

Status: Part Time

Location: 45 McClurg Rd, Boardman, OH

Schedule: 20-30 hours a week; M-F 8am-6pm

Salary: up to $15/hr for candidates with a Bachelor Degree in Education

MISSION-OUR REASON FOR BEING:

To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.

CAUSE-OUR MISSION IN ACTION:

Strengthening the foundations of community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES:

At the Y, our mission and core values guide everything we do. Every day, we live our values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, and faith through our actions and interactions. We create a welcoming, safe, and inclusive environment where everyone can belong, grow, and thrive.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. This position is responsible for providing direct supervision for a safe, pleasant, secure environment and top-notch member service in a preschool classroom setting. Responsibilities include providing a quality experience to children and parents focused on YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• PROGRAM MANAGEMENT— Create and implement lesson plans aligned with Step Up to Quality requirements, support program quality, planning, registration, delivery, data collection and improvement; monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of and participation in programs.
• MEMBER SERVICE & ENGAGEMENT—Act intentionally to connect people with the Y cause through our service and engagement principles; Welcome, Connect, Support, Invite. Lead staff and volunteers in developing a culture of service and engagement.
• FACILITY— Keeps work area and equipment clean and functionable. Records and reports all needed maintenance or repairs. Records and reports all needed maintenance or repairs.
• RISK MANAGEMENT— Knowledgeable of and follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to facility use, medical, disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, and emergencies; complete Incident Reports.
• BUDGET—Is a good steward of Y’s resources, uses resources responsibly and sustains the Y’s nonprofit business model to ensure revenue/expense and program services goals are achieved.
• ANNUAL CAMPAIGN—Supports YMCA fund raising activities and special events.
• MARKETING –supports the work of the Marketing Team for marketing and distribution of YMCA branded program information and YMCA collateral; follows all marketing procedures and policies.
• RELATIONSHIP BUILDING—Models relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions. Responds to all member inquiries, emails, messages and complaints in timely manner.
• Maintains required certifications, attends all in-services and required trainings/meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

• Advancing our Mission & Cause: Change Leadership: Facilitates, co-creates, and implements equitable change for the good of the organization and/or community.
• Engaging Community: Builds bridges with others in the community to ensure the Y’s work is community-focused and welcoming of all, providing community benefit.
• Philanthropy: Secures resources and support to advance the Y’s work.
• Volunteerism: Engages volunteers and promotes social responsibility at all levels of the organization.
• Building Relationships: Collaboration: Creates sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations in service to the community.
• Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y’s cause.
• Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents, and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence.
• Leading Operations: Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgment.
• Fiscal Management: Manages the Y’s resources responsibly and sustains the Y’s nonprofit business model.
• Functional Expertise: Executes superior technical skills for the role.
• Innovation: Creates and implements new and relevant approaches and activities that improve and expand the Y’s work and impact in the community.
• Program/Project Management: Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs.
• Developing & Inspiring People: Developing Self & Others: Develops self and supports others (e.g., staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential.
• Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 21 years of age with previous experience working with children (under 21 - may be eligible to work as a Teacher Assistant)
• CDA certificate, Degree in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education (no degree - may be eligible to work as a Teacher Assistant)
• Must demonstrate an ability to work well with preschoolers and parents and be fun, energetic, creative and enthusiastic.
• Previous experience with diverse populations preferred.
• Requirements upon hire include completion of: Child Abuse Prevention, Anti-Harassment, Blood Borne Pathogens, New Staff Orientation, CPR/AED, First Aid, and YMCA Leader certification.
• Additional requirements for Preschool staff include: employee shot records, FBI/BCI&I fingerprints, Communicable Disease and additional child protection trainings. All required forms must be on file prior to first day of work.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sufficient physical strength and agility to carry out essential duties.

Ability to carry out all requirements of a YMCA certified preschool teacher.

Ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings.