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Senior Child Care Teacher - Mid-County YMCA

Gateway Region YMCA

Saint Louis, MO

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Childcare, Communication Skills, Community Development, Conferences, Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Mentoring, Non-Profit Funding, Problem Solving Skills, Record Keeping, Staff Training, Training/Teaching, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Saint Louis, MO
POSTED
2 days ago
Description

The Gateway Region YMCA is one of the leading nonprofit charitable organizations in the St. Louis metropolitan region, with a focus on nurturing the potential of every child and teen, improving health and well-being, and supporting and serving our neighbors. For more than 170 years, the Y's mission has been to put Christian principles into practice through programs designed to build healthy spirits, minds and bodies for all. We do that by being the center of communities, serving more than 260,000 individuals annually through 25 traditional Y facilities located in St. Louis City, eight Missouri counties and six Illinois counties, as well as YMCA Trout Lodge and YMCA Camp Lakewood, the YMCA Community Development Branch, and our Washington University Campus Y Branch. We aspire to be a safe place by promoting belonging for all. We are a growing and exciting organization where you can flourish, and we would love for you to join us!

  • Implements curriculum within the established guidelines.
  • Nurtures children through purposeful programming dedicated to building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families.
  • Supervises the children, classroom, and all activities including ADA accommodations where appropriate. Follows all procedures and standards.
  • Ensures ongoing, systematic observations of individual children and consistently completes Developmental Portfolio.
  • Cultivates positive relationships, conducts parent conferences, and maintains effective communication with parents.
  • Engages parents as volunteers and connects them to the YMCA.
  • Maintains program site and equipment.
  • Maintains required program records.
  • Must ensure and maintain confidentiality of family, children and staff.
  • Supervise and mentor Assistant Teacher and Teacher.
  • Assists with administrative duties, supporting the Program Director, problem solving and family/YMCA communication.
  • Attends and participates in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training.
  • 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.

Requirements
  • Must be at least 21 years of age
  • Must hold Bachelor's Degree
  • Must meet MOA or NAEYC Educational standards of a minimum of 9 credit hours in early childhood education courses or equivalent
  • Possess at least 3 years of experience in child care
  • Ability to relate to children, families, 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

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