Part-Time Preschool Teacher

YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth is seeking a Part-Time Preschool Teacher to supervise and engage toddlers in a nurturing classroom setting.

You will design developmentally appropriate activities, support social-emotional growth, and model YMCA values daily. This role requires dependable, organized individuals with prior child care experience, available Monday–Friday 12:00 PM–6:00 PM, at $15.00 per hour, in Fort Worth, TX.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous child care experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to be dependable, consistent, and organized.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and care for toddlers in a classroom setting.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities and routines.
• Build authentic relationships with children and families.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom environment.
• Communicate regularly with families and colleagues.
• Follow YMCA policies, including safety and behavior guidelines.
• Maintain attendance and incident records as required.
• Participate in staff meetings and trainings.

Skills

Child Care

Relationship Building

Dependable

Organized

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth Employment Application

Position Summary

This position supports the work of the YMCA, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Part-Time Preschool Teacher is responsible for the direct supervision, care, and engagement of toddlers in a classroom setting. This role creates a safe and nurturing environment, fosters the social-emotional and developmental growth of young children, and models YMCA values through daily interactions.

Essential Functions

• Supports the daily care and supervision of toddlers in accordance with YMCA standards.
• Plans and implements developmentally appropriate classroom activities and routines.
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with children and families.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and organized classroom environment.
• Collaborates with team members and communicates regularly with families.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to behavior management, safety, and child abuse prevention.
• Ensures children are engaged in a nurturing and developmentally supportive environment.
• Maintains daily attendance and incident reports as required.
• Participates in staff meetings and ongoing trainings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous child care experience required.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to be dependable, consistent, and organized.
• Experience working with toddlers preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• Must be able to actively participate in physical activities with children.
• Work is performed indoors and outdoors, including standing for long periods.
• Monday–Friday, 12:00 PM–6:00 PM.

RATE OF PAY

$15.00 per hour

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. It is understood that the employee will also perform other reasonable association duties and will be responsible for implementation of the policies, procedures and standards established by the Metropolitan Board, the branch Board of Managers and the Association Leadership. Job descriptions are reviewed periodically and may be revised at the discretion of management. This job description is not a written or implied contract.