Assistant Child Care Teacher

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YMCA of the USA
Brentwood, MO, USA
Full-time

The Mid County Family YMCA is looking for a motivated and energetic individual to fill the role of Assistant Child Care Teacher.

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. This position will develop, organize and coordinate high-quality YMCA program(s).

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Follow general direction and perform other duties as assigned by the Child Care Teacher or Director.
  • Implements curriculum within the established guidelines
  • Nurtures children through purposeful programming dedicated to building achievement and belonging in children and relationships among children and families
  • Provide children opportunities to build self-help and independence skills.
  • Ensures ongoing, systematic observation of individual children and consistently completes developmental assessments.
  • Ability to be able to support children in need.
  • Engages parents/families connecting them to the YMCA.
  • Utilize sound judgment and discretionary skills in accordance with the Gateway Region YMCA policies.
  • Maintain positive relationships with many diverse people, including staff, parents, volunteers and program site administration and demonstrate strong public relation skills.
  • 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 assigned.
Educational Background: 
Preferred to be working toward CDA; Associates or Bachelor’s Degree related to Early Childhood Education or equivalent
Skills/Experience: 
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Preferred at least 1 year of experience in childcare
  • Ability to relate to children, families, branch staff members and volunteers

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • Physical mobility: walking, climbing, stairs, standing, kneeling, bending, leaning, stooping and sitting for extended periods of time
  • Physical Dexterity: ability to use telephone, computer, electronic equipment
  • Lifting: ability to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Sensory Requirements: ability to hear, listen, speak, smell, touch, taste, see and distinguish colors
  • Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $23,660.00

How to Apply: 

https://www.ymca.net/career-opportunities/details/40170

Job Function: 
Child / After School Care

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Website: 
ymca.org
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
Community Service / Capacity Building / Volunteerism
Youth / Children
Recreation / Sports
Mission: 

The YMCA mission is: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) is the national resource office for the Y, one of the nation's leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 22 million men, women and children – of all ages, incomes and backgrounds – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation's health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the longstanding relationships and physical presence needed not just to promise, but also to deliver, lasting personal and social change.

Programs: 
  1. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Nurturing the potential of children and teens
  2. HEALTHY LIVING: Improving the nation’s health and well-being
  3. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Giving back and providing support to neighbors

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Sep 8 2019
Active Until: 
Oct 8 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit