Senior Child Care Teacher - Mid-County YMCA

Senior Child Care Teacher - Mid-County YMCA at

GATEWAY REGION YMCA

Senior Child Care Teacher - Mid-County YMCA at

GATEWAY REGION YMCA

in BRENTWOOD, Missouri Posted in 17 days ago.

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Full-Time Job 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 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 as volunteers and connects them to the YMCA. Maintains program site and equipment. Maintains required program records. Must ensure and maintain confidentiality of family, children and staff. Supervise and mentor Assistant Teacher and Teacher. Assists with administrative duties, supporting the Program Director, problem solving and family/YMCA communication. Attends and participates in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training. 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.