Senior Early Childhood Teacher & Team Lead

Young Mens Christian Association Kankakee; Illinois; On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA Childcare Center is seeking an Early Childhood Teacher to develop and implement high-quality programs that support children's physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development. You will plan daily lessons aligned with the curriculum, maintain a safe, nurturing classroom, supervise staff, and communicate with families through Brightwheel.

Expect teamwork, compliance with licensing, and active involvement in events and program records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Completion of 60 semester hours with childcare-related courses or 30 semester hours with a CDA.
• CPR, First Aid & AED, and background checks required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead day-to-day lesson plans that follow curriculum.
• Maintain a safe, structured, nurturing classroom per guidelines.
• Provide individual support and positive behavior guidance.
• Assist in training and supporting assistant teachers.
• Maintain staff-child ratios and active supervision.
• Communicate with parents about each child's day via Brightwheel.
• Keep program records (meals, incidents, behavior, boo-boos).
• Organize and deliver events for parents and children.
• Perform light housekeeping to keep materials sanitized.

Skills

Emotional maturity

Cooperation

Respect for children and adults

Listening skills

Positive discipline

Flexibility

Team leadership

Education

60 semester hours in childcare topics

CD A credential

Job description

The YMCA Childcare Center is seeking an Early Childhood Teacher to develop and implement high-quality programs that support children's physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development. You will plan daily lessons aligned with the curriculum, maintain a safe, nurturing classroom, supervise staff, and communicate with families through Brightwheel.

Expect teamwork, compliance with licensing, and active involvement in events and program records.