Early Childhood Educator

2 days ago


Lakeville, Minnesota, United States YMCA of the USA Full time
Job Summary

The YMCA of the North is seeking a dedicated and passionate Early Childhood Teacher to join our team. As a Child Care Teacher, you will deliver program curriculum in the classroom, working cooperatively with team members and administrators to carry out the child care mission and vision.

Key Responsibilities
  • Meet the social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and language development of the children.
  • Develop and maintain a positive classroom community.
  • Work with supervisor to implement curriculum within established guidelines.
  • Maintain a clean and sanitary environment per licensing standards.
  • Design and implement daily lesson/activity plans.
  • Engage, develop, and ensure the safety of the children.
  • Oversee all activities in the classroom.
  • Make ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child.
  • Conduct family conferences and maintain communication with families.
  • Maintain program site and equipment.
  • Assist with onboarding, training, developing, and providing work direction to team members.
  • Maintain required program records and children's files.
  • Maintain licensing/NAEYC accreditation requirements.
  • Maintain CACFP and Minnesota Department of Health Licensing for Meals and Snacks (as necessary).
  • Attend all required meetings and trainings.
Requirements
  • Meet Minnesota DHS Rule 3 or Wisconsin HFS 46 Teacher qualifications, including yearly in-service requirements.
  • Minimum 21 years of age.
  • Adult and child CPR or CPR/PR, First Aid, and AED Certifications within 30 days of hire date.
  • A commitment to working with children and families in a nurturing educational setting.
  • Able to plan, organize, implement, and execute developmentally appropriate program activities.
  • Excellent skills in teaching, communication, and human relations.
  • Ability to work with diverse populations.
Work Conditions
  • Perform all physical aspects of the position, including frequently moving around, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds at a time.
  • Ability to recognize and react calmly and effectively in hazardous/dangerous situations.
  • May provide children with assistance in dealing with issues such as personal hygiene, medical needs, toileting, diapering, lifting, writing, feeding, and getting in or out of transportation.
  • May be exposed to verbal outbursts, physical actions, or bodily fluids as part of the child care environment.
  • Ability to travel to other branches and programs.
  • Must be flexible to work varying hours to meet the needs of the site.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Pledge

The YMCA of the North is committed to the work and everyday practices of eliminating disparities and eradicating unjust systems to become a multicultural, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive organization. YMCA of the North team members and volunteers must exemplify the association's mission, vision, and values of caring, equity, honesty, respect, and responsibility.



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