ELC Instructor - Full Time

Ymca-of-the-Iowa-Mississippi-Valle; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free household YMCA membership

Discounts on programs

25% child care discount

Tuition assistance

Career development

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley is seeking a full-time Early Learning Center Instructor. The role focuses on the health, safety, and welfare of children, providing direct supervision, and leading literacy-based activities in a caring, structured setting.

You will guide age-appropriate experiences, observe development, and ensure a positive, secure environment. CPR/AED/FA certification is required or available through the YMCA, with a high school diploma or equivalent mandatory.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• CDA, Associate or Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• CPR/AED/FA certification required or obtainable through the Y.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision to children in the classroom at all times.
• Promote literacy and early education through age-appropriate activities.
• Offer storytelling, games, and songs meeting YMCA and Creative Curriculum guidelines.
• Observe children and note progress and development.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for all participants.
• Support field trips and daily program activities.

Skills

Leadership

Storytelling

Teamwork

Literacy promotion

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDA/Associate/Bachelor's preferred

Tools

CPR/AED/FA certification

Job description

Ciera, Full-time Early Learning Center (ELC) Instructor says, \"I love working at the ELC! I have been with the Y for 15 years. I have worked my way up to a Lead Instructor and love building relationships with the families we serve. I know that I have a positive impact on the children in our community.\"SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday, 9am-6pm with hour lunchPAY RATE: $15.00/hrThe ELC Child Care Instructor is responsible for the health, safety, and welfare of each child enrolled in the program, demonstrates leadership, show active participation in the programs, activities, and field trips, and serves as a positive and is a role model to all participants and other staff in accordance with the policies and procedures of the YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley.Provide direct supervision to children assigned to your classroom as well as other program participants at all times.Promote literacy and early education.Provide age-appropriate experiences and activities for children, including storytelling, games, and songs that meet the YMCA standards as well as meet Creative Curriculum guidelines.Observe children and make notes of progress and development.Provide a safe and secure environment where children feel comfortable.The Y provides a total compensation package that includes a competitive salary, benefits and other perks as outlined below.BENEFITS: As a full-time, hourly employee, our competitive benefit package includes:Health insurance: Y pays 65-93% for individual and 57-82% for family; Dental: Y pays 65%; Vision availableFlexible Spending Account/Health Savings AccountY Retirement Fund: Y pays 12% after employee meets eligibility requirementsEligible to participate in 403B savings account through Y Retirement FundPaid Time Off: Begins accruing at 19 days per year up to a max of 30. Caps at 240 hoursLife Insurance: Y pays 1 X salary, EE has option to purchase additional coverageLong Term Disability: Paid by the Y; Employee can elect to purchase Short Term DisabilityPerks of working at the Y!Free household YMCA membership! Discounts on programsChild Care discount 25% (must work min 20 hrs/week to qualify); Summer Camp discountsFree Employee Assistance Program (EAP) ProgramTuition AssistanceCompetitive WagesFlexible SchedulesCareer DevelopmentWe 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 CPR/AED/FA certification (classes provided through the YMCA), pass a state mandated background check and able to complete state required trainings for child care workers. A high school diploma or equivalent is required for this position, a CDA, Associates or Bachelor's degree is preferred.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.