Lead Infant Teacher

YMCA; Alexandria (MN); On-site; USD 54,443,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

PTO

Free YMCA Family Membership

Discounts on Programs

Health Savings Plan

Retirement Plans

Life Insurance

Disability Benefits

Mental Health Support

Professional Development

Work-Life Balance

Job summary

Alexandria Area YMCA is seeking an Infant Lead Teacher to lead the infant classroom at our Vivie location, delivering nurturing care and learning experiences for babies during crucial developmental stages.

You will build trusting relationships with families, supervise assistants, and create a safe, engaging environment while collaborating with staff to ensure smooth program operation.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education and formal child care experience is required.
• Three or more years of experience in the early childhood arena is preferred.
• Must complete and have a non-disqualified background study record.
• CPR and First Aid certification or obtain within the first 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans and activities for infants.
• Develop and implement a daily schedule including feeding, napping, playtime, and structured activities.
• Provide constant supervision and ensure safety and well-being of children.
• Maintain open communication with parents/guardians with daily updates.

Education

Post-secondary education

Job description

Description

Help Our Littlest Learners Grow

Do you have a passion for caring for infants and creating a warm, nurturing environment where they can thrive? The Alexandria Area YMCA is looking for a compassionate, energetic Infant Lead Teacher to lead our infant classroom at our Vivie location and provide exceptional care during a child's most important developmental stages.

As an Infant Lead Teacher, you'll create meaningful learning experiences, build trusting relationships with families, and lead a team dedicated to providing a safe, engaging, and loving environment for every child.

Essential Functions:

• Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans and activities that promote physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development.
• Develop and implement a daily schedule that includes feeding, napping, playtime, and structured activities.
• Provide constant supervision and ensure the safety and well-being of children in your care.
• Evaluates and maintains records on all children's progress
• Maintain open and positive communication with parents/guardians, including daily updates.
• Work collaboratively and supervise assistant teachers, aides, and other staff members to ensure a smooth operation of the program.

Pay:

$19.00 - $22.00 per hour

Hours:

Monday - Friday, 7:30a - 4:30p

Full-Time Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays Plus Birthday PTO
• Free YMCA Family Membership
• Discounts Child Care and YMCA Programs
• Health Savings Plan
• 401(a) and 403(b) Retirement Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plans
• Mental Health Benefits - including free mental health sessions
• Professional Development
• Work-Life Balance

Requirements

• Be committed to the mission and goals of the YMCA and Child Care Center.
• Must meet DHS Rule 3 Teacher qualifications.
• Post-secondary education and formal child care experience is required. Credits and hours required vary based on area of study and degree (if any) earned.
• Three or more years of experience in the early childhood arena is preferred but not required.
• Must complete and have a non-disqualified background study record.
• Must be certified in CPR and First Aid or obtain within the first 90 days of employment.
• Proof of completion of SIDS, Abusive Head Trauma, Child Abuse Prevention and Reporting before interaction with children.
• Must take CACFP food program training and YMCA 101 within the first 90 days of employment.

Physical Demands

• Must be in good physical, mental, and emotional health and may be required to lift children and light equipment (5-50lb).
• Must be in constant awareness of the children's safety, ensuring that activities follow rules and regulations which limit risk to the participants.
• Required to speak and hear.
• Required to reach with and use hands and arms.
• Must be able to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must dress appropriately for the weather as both indoor and outdoor activities are scheduled.

EEO Statement:

The Alexandria Area YMCA (the Y) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the Y complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absences, compensation, and training.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.