Child Care Teacher - Full-time / Part-time

POSITION SUMMARY: This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. A Teacher staff at the Kandiyohi County Area Family YMCA is responsible for assisting the Room Coordinators and contributing to the overall goals and mission of the Kandiyohi County Area Family YMCA. 
 
OUR CULTURE:    Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.  We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Must possess a sincere commitment to working with children in a safe, nurturing, and developmental setting, and a desire to have a meaningful effect on their lives.
• Work with the room coordinator to implement curriculum with the appropriate and established guidelines.
• Assist room coordinators with writing and implementation weekly lesson plans.
• Help supervise indoor and outdoor activities as well as field trips.
• Be knowledgeable of and able to implement emergency procedures.
• Assist with upkeep of the facility, equipment along with the overall safety, appearance, and image of the center.
• Guide children’s behavior, using positive, consistent style – be purposeful and intentional with reinforcing character development values.
• Assist in implementing health, safety, and Department of Human Services standards
• Attend YMCA and other Childcare trainings and meet DHS requirements.
• Maintain positive relationships with members, participants and community.
• Represent the YMCA and the Childcare Center in a professional manner.
• Assume other duties, responsibilities and projects identified as needed by the employee and approved and/or assigned by supervisor.  

The Y: We’re for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. 
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Functional Expertise
• Developing Self & Others
• Emotional Maturity 

 
QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Post-Secondary Education, Early Childhood Education  
• Meet requirements to be teacher qualified under the Minnesota Department Of Human ServicesDivision of Licensing for Rule 3 Child Care Licensing.
• Experience working in a child care setting preferred.
• CPR/AED/BFA certification within first 30 days of employment.