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Gateway Region YMCA lists this Child Care Teacher - Mid-County YMCA opportunity in st louis, Missouri. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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 established guidelines.
Nurtures children through purposeful programming dedicated to building achievement and belonging in children and relationships among children and families.
Supervises children, classroom, assistant teacher and all activities, including ADA accommodations where appropriate.
Ensures ongoing, systematic observations of individual children and consistently completes developmental assessments.
Cultivates positive relationships, conducts parent conferences, and maintains effective communication with families.
Ability to support children in need.
Supervise and mentor Assistant Teacher and Assistant Support Teacher.
Utilize solid judgment and discretionary skills as well as make independent decisions that will affect the Gateway Region YMCA and its departments.
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 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 20 years of age
Must meet MOA or NAEYC Educational standards of a minimum of 9 credit hours in early childhood education courses
Possess at least 1-2 years' experience working with children
Must have strong communication, organization and detail skills
Must have the ability to relate to children, parents, 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
Who can apply
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