Infant & Toddler Teacher — Part-Time, Community Impact

Ymca-of-Natrona-Count; Casper (WY); On-site; USD 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Retirement plan

Job summary

YMCA of Natrona County is seeking a Child Care Center Teacher to direct all aspects of classroom curriculum and program activities, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for children in our early childhood program. The role aligns with the YMCA mission and core values of caring, honesty, responsibility, and respect.

The teacher will supervise development, maintain safety, build parent relationships, and participate in trainings while following center policies.

Qualifications

• A teacher must meet the criteria to be a teacher according to the State of Wyoming Licensing regulations for group child care.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from participants, members, staff, administration, or the general public.
• Ability to write reports that conform to prescribed style and format.
• Ability to effectively present information to administration, staff, or public groups.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Responsibilities

• 1. Perform excellent service to all members, staff, volunteers and guests.
• 2. Build relationships by using names and initiating conversations with all parents and children.
• 3. Communicate with supervisor, staff, members, guests, and volunteers in a clear, concise and positive manner while using Listen First skills.
• 4. Understands, supports and is committed to the YMCA cause and our role in the community as a leader in Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility.
• 5. Understands, follows and demonstrates the Y Competencies listed below.
• 6. Attend all required department meetings/trainings.
• 7. Punch in and out for required shifts and review time card to verify accuracy.
• 8. Notify supervisor in advance when unable to work scheduled shift.
• 9. Responsible for assuring high standards of program quality, and safety in accordance with YMCA safety and risk management policies.
• 10. Follow all policies and procedures as set forth in the employee handbook, department handbook and the emergency response plan manual.
• 11. Act as a positive role model while implementing YMCA character development and following the four core values of Caring, Honesty, Responsibility, and Respect.
• 12. Help build awareness that the Y is a charitable organization.
• 13. Arrive 5-10 minutes before your shift starts.
• 14. Maintain appropriate records as required by the center.
• 15. Possess working knowledge of child abuse and neglect laws and proper reporting procedures.
• 16. Possess working knowledge of YMCA mission, purpose, and goals.
• 17. Keep continuing education requirements current.
• 18. Adhere to the Child Care Center dress code policy. Know all emergency procedures.
• 19. Maintain current CPR.
• 20. Plan developmentally appropriate activities based on the creative curriculum.
• 21. Use positive guidance techniques.
• 22. Integrate the YMCA Character Development materials into all lesson plans.
• 23. Provide children with opportunities to develop language and literacy.
• 24. Provide environment which promotes smooth and orderly transition.
• 25. Provide daily communication with parents and staff.
• 26. Promote team building.
• 27. Conduct self in a professional, responsible manner.
• 28. Assist in the training and serve as a mentor to other child care staff and assistants.
• 29. Encourage parent involvement in the programs.
• 30. Perform other related duties as assigned by your supervisor or CEO.

Education

High school or equivalent

Job description

YMCA of Natrona County is seeking a Child Care Center Teacher to direct all aspects of classroom curriculum and program activities, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for children in our early childhood program. The role aligns with the YMCA mission and core values of caring, honesty, responsibility, and respect.

The teacher will supervise development, maintain safety, build parent relationships, and participate in trainings while following center policies.