- Implements curriculum within established guidelines.
- Nurtures children through purposeful programming dedicated to building achievement and belonging in children and relationships among children and families.
- Supervises children, classroom, assistant teacher and all activities, including ADA accommodations where appropriate.
- Ensures ongoing, systematic observations of individual children and consistently completes developmental assessments.
- Cultivates positive relationships, conducts parent conferences, and maintains effective communication with families.
- Ability to support children in need.
- Supervise and mentor Assistant Teacher and Assistant Support Teacher.
- Utilize solid judgment and discretionary skills as well as make independent decisions that will affect the Gateway Region YMCA and its departments.
- Ensure YMCA policies and guidelines are followed at all times.
- Maintain an environment that ensures children's safety and well-being
- Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities
- Ensure zero tolerance for abuse and actively participate in the protection of youth and teens.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
The YMCA Welcomes a Diverse Workforce
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
The Gateway Region YMCA strictly follows a zero tolerance policy regarding child abuse.
- Must be at least 20 years of age
- Must meet MOA or NAEYC Educational standards of a minimum of 9 credit hours in early childhood education courses
- Possess at least 1-2 years' experience working with children
- Must have strong communication, organization and detail skills
- Must have the ability to relate to children, parents, branch staff members and volunteers
Full Compensation Package (when applicable):
- Health Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Savings
- Retirement fund of 12% per pay period after 2 years of full time employment
- Tuition reimbursement
- 20% Discount on tuition at Missouri Baptist University
- Free household membership to YMCA nationwide
- Discounts on YMCA programs
- Discounts on YMCA Childcare