What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Development Center Teachers position at MISSOURI VALLEY FAMILY YMCA?
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Description
CHANGE LIVES. INCLUDING YOURS.
The Youth Development Center Teacher provides care and early childhood education for infant, toddler or preschool children, ages 0-5, in a licensed childcare & preschool center environment.
Callie Iglehart, YDC Teacher said, "I love my job because I feel I have a big impact on the children. I feel that I have made a difference in their lives."
In this role, you can look forward to:
- Being a role model.
- Developing and leading implementation of classroom curriculum and weekly lesson plans appropriate for age group.
- Supervising the children, classroom, and Teaching Assistants assigned to the classroom.
- Assuring child safety by understanding and following safety and security procedures.
- Maintaining positive relationships and effective communication with parents.
- Conducting student assessments and parent-teacher conferences.
- Helping assure a clean and well-organized classroom and equipment.
- Responding immediately and appropriately to unexpected situations and emergencies.
- Attending and being an active participant at staff meetings.
Full Time Shifts Available, Monday-Friday:
- 7:00 am-3:30 pm
- 7:30 am-4:00 pm
You'll enjoy a fun, rewarding work environment, EXCELLENT benefits package, and FREE YMCA Membership!
Have children who need childcare? Ask us about a financial assistance benefit available to childcare employees that will pay for up to 100% your childcare costs!
Up to 75% of health insurance cost is paid for you and your family! Earn paid vacation, sick and personal time off!
Qualifications
We are looking for someone who displays the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Requires a minimum of a Child Development Associate (CDA) Certification or the ability to obtain certification within a specified time-frame. The YMCA offers a CDA Certification training program, including financial assistance. A Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education or a related field preferred. Previous experience working in an early childhood setting preferred. Must have the ability to effectively communicate with parents regarding the child's activities, behavior, eating, etc. CPR & First Aid Certification and Child Abuse prevention training courses must be completed within 90 days of hire and are provided by the YMCA.
At the YMCA Youth Development Centers, we provide high-quality, values-oriented, state-licensed childcare and pre-school education. We have three locations in Bismarck Mandan--the Main YMCA on Washington Street, North location on Century Avenue and Mandan location inside the Family Wellness facility.
We are proud recipients of the Prairie Business Magazine 50 Best Places to Work award from 2018 to 2024, which recognizes ND, SD and MN employers who are nominated by their employees.
Key Words: childcare, preschool, paraprofessional, aide, daycare, provider, caregiver, teacher, nanny, babysitter, early childhood education#z
Salary : $17 - $19
