• 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.

• 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):

• 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