Childcare Teacher

Location 400 1ST AVE S,Fargo, ND, 58103-1901,United States Base Pay $18.07 - $22.63 / Hour Other Compensation Additional pay possible, depending on education and experience Job Category Childcare Employee Type Full Time - Non-Exempt Contact information Email View email address on click.appcast.io Description Our Early Learning Center Teachers work in one of our 5 YMCA Early Learning Centers. We have Early Learning Centers located in our Fercho YMCA and Schlossman YMCA branches, as well as three Early Learning Centers located in Fargo and West Fargo. Our Early Learning Centers are so much more than just your typical daycare! We provide quality, licensed care for infants - preschool children (children ages 6 weeks to 5 years). Our curriculum incorporates math, science, dramatic play, music, and art to provide opportunities for group and independent learning experiences. Promote a healthy, emotional, social, intellectual, and physical environment for each child. Your compassion will show through as you interact with children and guide their learning. Be responsible for the safe supervision of the assigned group of children while planning a creative curriculum environment. Plan daily lessons, child assessments, and curriculum with a variety of activities to enhance gross and fine motor skills, social/emotional development, and provide children with sensory and cognitive experiences. Oversee the Assistant Teacher, Classroom Assistant, and Learning Center Leaders while in the classroom. Engage in positive staff-child interactions along with positive parent-teacher interactions, as well as maintaining good communication with the Classroom Assistants and Early Learning Center Director. Be a role model for the children by presenting yourself in a confident, dignified manner. Requirements At least 18 years old AND High School Diploma or GED AND CDA And must also complete: Within 90 days of hire: CPR/First Aid/AED Certification for Adult, Child and Pediatrics Within 90 days of hire: 15 hours of basic childcare training through Child Care Aware Preferred A Bachelor’s Degree in a teaching field All employees receive a free YMCA membership! Paid Time Off (PTO), Emergency Leave, Floating Holidays, Sick Leave, and Parental Leave Health, Dental & Vision Insurance - Participation may begin on the first of the month following date of hire 12% Retirement Plan - The YMCA will automatically contribute an additional 12% of the eligible employee's monthly income into their YMCA Retirement Plan when the following requirements are met: The employee has been employed with the YMCA for 2 years The employee has worked 1,000 hours during each of any two 12-month periods The employee is 21 years of age or older 403(b) Savings Plan Summary Shifts Needed Monday through Friday: 6:30am - 5:00pm Who are we? The Y is the nation's leading nonprofit organization and is committed to strengthening communities through Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility. Do work that matters! The Y offers more than just a job - we offer you a career with a future and the chance to make a lasting difference in your community. We invite you to join us in this amazing work to develop your skills, realize your leadership potential, and discover a career that is more than just a job. The YMCA of the Northern Sky is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. Thank you for your interest in employment at the YMCA of the Northern Sky! Additional Information Important Applicant Message If you are a current active employee, please login to your UKG account and apply by navigating to Menu> My Career> Search for Jobs. If you are an inactive previous employee, click the 'Login' link at the top of the screen and follow the login instructions. #J-18808-Ljbffr