Description

• 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/families connecting them to the YMCA
• Maintains program site and equipment.
• Maintains required program records.
• Attends and participates in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training.
• Assists with administrative duties, problem solving and family/YMCA communication
• Must ensure and maintain confidentiality of family, children and staff
• 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 18 years of age
• Preferred to be working toward CDA; Associates or Bachelor’s Degree related to Early Childhood Education or equivalent
• Preferred at least 1 year 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 completing 1,000 hours of service during any two 12-month period. 
• Tuition reimbursement 
• 20% Discount on tuition at Missouri Baptist University
• Free household membership to YMCA nationwide
• Discounts on YMCA programs
• Discounts on YMCA Childcare