Full Time Childcare Teacher

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Job Title: Full-Time Child Care Teacher Reports to: Youth Development Director Schedule: FT - Hourly Monday through Friday Certification: YMCA will cover certification costs for qualified candidates. Bonus: $500 Sign on Bonus paid after 90 days Employee Benefits Retirement Plan 100% company-funded after 1 year of employment and meeting qualified hours. YMCA Household Membership Free household membership plus 24/7 facility access with FOB. Childcare Discount Discount for the first child enrolled after 1 year of employment. Lesson Discounts Reduced rates for all children enrolled in swim lessons, gymnastics, and tennis lessons. 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan Additional voluntary contributions available. Paid time off Paid Holidays Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Available 25,000 of Paid Life Insurance $14.00 per hour POSITION SUMMARY Early Childhood Teacher Ages 24 Do you love seeing a child's face light up when they learn something new? Do you enjoy helping little ones build confidence, independence, and new skills? If so, we'd love to meet you! The Manitowoc-Two Rivers YMCA is looking for a compassionate, energetic, and dependable Early Childhood Teacher to join our Early Childhood Education team, working with children ages 24. This is more than a jobit's an opportunity to make a meaningful difference during some of the most important years of a child's development. You'll help children learn through play, build friendships, develop independence, and feel safe and supported while they're away from home. Why You'll Love Working at the YMCA You won't do it alone. We believe great childcare starts with a great team. You'll work alongside other teachers and staff who support one another throughout the day. Support when you need it. We know that working with toddlers and preschoolers can be incredibly rewardingand sometimes challenging! That's why we have float teachers available to provide additional classroom support during busy or stressful times. We invest in your future. Wisconsin State Certification is required for this position, but don't let that stop you from applying! The YMCA pays for the required certification courses AND pays you for the time you spend completing them. We'll help the right candidate get the training needed to begin a career in early childhood education. Teach basic skills, such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills. Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order. Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play. Serve meals and snacks in accordance with nutritional guidelines. Attend to children's basic needs by feeding them, dressing them, and changing their diapers. Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips. Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations. Assimilate arriving children to the school environment by greeting them, helping them remove outerwear, and selecting activities of interest to them. Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities. Read books to entire classes or to small groups. Arrange indoor and outdoor space to facilitate creative play, motor-skill activities, and safety. Teach proper eating habits and personal hygiene. Demonstrate activities to children. Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required. Email resume to: [email protected] OR Apply on our Website at: https://www.mtrymca.org/form/employment-application ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: E-Mail a Rsum: [email protected] Apply Online: https://www.mtrymca.org/form/employment-application Call For Appointment: 920-482-1525