- 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.
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.
- Minimum of 18 years of age
- Experience working with children.
- Must be working toward CDA; Associates or Bachelor’s Degree related to Early Childhood Education
- Ability to relate to children, parents, branch staff members and volunteers
Full Compensation Package (when applicable):
- 403(b) Retirement Savings
- Retirement fund of 12% per pay period after completing 1,000 hours of service during any two 12-month periods.
- Tuition reimbursement
- 20% Discount on tuition at Missouri Baptist University
- Free individual membership to YMCA nationwide
- Discounts on YMCA programs
- Discounts on YMCA Childcare
