Child Care Certified Preschool Teacher

The YMCA is seeking a caring, energetic Preschool Teacher who is passionate about early childhood education and creating a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment. This role supports the YMCA's mission by helping children grow socially, emotionally, physically, and cognitively through play-based learning.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, no weekends

Pay: $18/hr

• Plan and lead age-appropriate classroom activities
• Create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment
• Supervise and engage children at all times to ensure safety and well-being
• Support children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development
• Observe, assess, and document children's progress
• Build positive relationships with children and families
• Follow state licensing and YMCA childcare standards

• Bachelor degree in Education with an Early Childhood Endorsement (or be enrolled in an approved Early Childhood program with a completion date within two years of hire).
• Minimum of two years prior experience working in licensed child care programs or community school districts.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Must be able to pass State of IA required background check
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification*
• Mandatory Reporter*
• Must obtain a minimum of 10 hours training annually according to DHS requirements

  * Note:
  
  If not currently certified, must obtain certification within 30 days of hire. The
  * noted certification training programs are provided by the YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley staff.

• Mission-driven work that makes a difference
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Free household YMCA membership
• Health/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability benefits
• Paid Time Off
• 12% YMCA Retirement

We are looking for someone who displays the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility and adheres to our mission. Must be able to obtain required certifications, pass a state mandated background check and be able to complete state required trainings for child care workers.

The YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley is a 4-star rated Charity Navigator employer for over 16 years. "Only 2% of the charities we evaluate have received at least 11 consecutive 4-star evaluations, indicating that YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley outperforms most other charities in America." - Charity Navigator. We have also been voted "Best in the QC" by Locals Love Us several years in a row.