Teacher - Early Childhood; St. Paul Midway YMCA

Teacher - Early Childhood (St. Paul Midway YMCA) (Healthcare)

The YMCA Early Childhood Learning Center is seeking a Licensed Early Childhood Teacher for a full‑time, year‑round weekday role. This position offers an excellent benefits package, opportunities for growth, a free family Y membership, and other perks. Candidates must meet Assistant Teacher qualifications for Minnesota DHS Rule 3.
* This position is eligible for additional grant‑funded hourly compensation, typically up to $2 hourly, in addition to the regular hourly compensation. The salary for this position is $20.00 hourly, though base pay may vary based on experience and job‑related knowledge. Compensation includes medical, dental, life, disability, generous paid time off, and free membership; part‑time benefits will vary.

The Child Care Teacher delivers program curriculum in the classroom, working cooperatively with team members and administrators to carry out the child care mission and vision. The incumbent provides high‑quality childcare services to children and families, focusing on YMCA core values: equity, honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

• Meet the social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and language development needs of children.
• Develop and maintain a positive classroom community.
• Work with the 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 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.

This position reports to the Child Care Program Director. The incumbent interacts regularly with children, families, and team members, overseeing and directing the daily work duties of the child care aides/assistant teachers within the classroom. The role involves interaction with a diverse range of families, children, and team members.

Required:

• 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.
• Commitment to working with children and families in a nurturing educational setting.
• Ability to plan, organize, implement, and execute developmentally appropriate program activities.
• Excellent skills in teaching, communication, and human relations.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.

Preferred:

• Meet NAEYC accreditation requirements.
• Knowledge of CACFP Program requirements.

• Perform all physical aspects of the position, including frequently moving around, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Recognize and react calmly and effectively in hazardous or dangerous situations.
• Assist children with personal hygiene, medical needs, toileting, diapering, lifting, writing, feeding, and transportation as needed.
• Exposure to verbal outbursts, physical actions, or bodily fluids may occur.
• May need to travel to other branches and programs.
• Must be flexible to work varying hours to meet the site’s needs.

This job description represents the major functions of the position but is not intended to be all‑inclusive. The incumbent is also responsible for taking direction from branch representatives in completing projects or performing duties deemed necessary for the branch or association’s success.