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Gateway Region YMCA
Assistant Child Care Teacher - OFallon IL YMCA
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What they do
A Preschool or Childcare Teacher works with young children, usually ages 3 - 5, to help them learn the social, motor and language skills needed to be ready for kindergarten and elementary school. Organizes activities and uses play or games to help children learn; develops schedules and routines for children that include exercise and rest. Works in a school or in a childcare center or program.
$36,080 / year median in Illinois
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Follow general direction and perform other duties as assigned by the Child Care Teacher or Director.
Implements curriculum within the established guidelinesNurtures 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 childrens 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.
Implements curriculum within the established guidelinesNurtures 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 childrens 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.