• 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 period.
• Tuition reimbursement
• 20% Discount on tuition at Missouri Baptist University
• Free individual membership to YMCA nationwide
• Discounts on YMCA programs
• Discounts on YMCA Childcare