Youth & Early Learning Teacher - Nurture Growth & Safety

The Learning Center, YMCA of Central Florida; Kissimmee (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Learning Center, YMCA of Central Florida is seeking a dedicated child care teacher to implement and supervise daily activities for children from infants to youth in a safe, organized environment. The role emphasizes fostering social, physical, spiritual, and mental growth aligned with YMCA values.

Responsibilities include supervising Co-Teachers, maintaining curriculum standards, ensuring safety, and participating in planning daily lessons while complying with Florida child care training

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Desire and ability to work with children of all ages & developmental levels.
• Must be alert at all times, keeping safety in mind.

Responsibilities

• Supervise activities of Co-Teachers and provide curriculum standards for the classroom.
• Provide a safe and healthy environment, both physically and mentally, to ensure the operation of a quality Child Care program.
• Attend all staff meetings and meet the educational requirements of in-service training.
• Assist in the planning and implementing of the daily lesson plans that fit the children’s needs and interests.
• Report all suspicions of child abuse to proper authorities.
• Establish a relationship with each child and know his or her present level of understanding; consider the needs of all the children and treat each child with respect and dignity.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Desire to work with children

Ability to work under pressure

Safety-minded

Education

Bachelor’s degree or staff credential

Tools

CPR/AED Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

The Learning Center, YMCA of Central Florida is seeking a dedicated child care teacher to implement and supervise daily activities for children from infants to youth in a safe, organized environment. The role emphasizes fostering social, physical, spiritual, and mental growth aligned with YMCA values.

Responsibilities include supervising Co-Teachers, maintaining curriculum standards, ensuring safety, and participating in planning daily lessons while complying with Florida child care training