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. All of our sites are accredited by NAEYC - the National Association for the Education of Young Children.

Childcare Teacher:

• 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.

Pay & Benefits:

• Pay $21-$22.25
• 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
• 403(b) Savings Plan
• Free Family/Household Package YMCA Membership

Qualifications:

• ELC Teacher 2: 1 year of experience working with children, plus a Child Development Associate (CDA) or a 2-year degree in a related field, or a 4-year degree in a non-related field
• ELC Teacher 3: 4-year degree in a related field

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

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, to realize your leadership potential, and to discover a career that is more than just a job.

The YMCA of Cass and Clay Counties is an Equal Opportunity Employer.