The Fox West YMCA is hiring child care teachers for the summer. Summer child care teachers float between classrooms and child care spaces to provide additional help & support. All child care teachers at the Y interact affectionately and respectfully with children. Our teachers enhance children's learning experiences through play, language and interactive activities. As a seasonal teacher, you’ll use positive procedures when guiding behavior as well as being attentive, flexible and supportive of children and families.

This is a seasonal position with the opportunities beyond the summer.

• 17 years of age or older.
• High school or its equivalency as determined by the DPI.
• Lead-qualified early childhood teacher is preferred or willing to complete after hiring.

Assistant-Teacher Qualifications: Willing to obtain early childhood coursework/credentials. Staff have the ability to complete early childhood workbooks for qualifications through the Y. All applicants are encouraged to apply.

Lead-Teacher Qualifications: Must have minimum of Introduction to the Child Care Profession and Skills and Strategies for the Childcare teacher or equivalent. Teachers working in an infant room must have Fundamentals of Infant and Toddler Care or its equivalent within 6 months of hire. Prefer associates degree in Early Childhood education, however not required. Experience of 1-2 years working with children.

Come join us at the Y, work that matters!

Part-Time Benefits include

• Free Y Membership
• Excellent Program & Child Care Discounts
• 403(b) Retirement Plan & Fully-funded 12% Retirement plan

Click here to view a summary of our Part-Time Benefits.

At the Y, you can apply your experience, knowledge and abilities, while discovering new talents within yourself as you affect positive change in the lives of those around you. Whether you enjoy working with kids, adults or seniors, the benefits of working at the YMCA stay with you for a lifetime. Discover your passion at the Y!

The YMCA is for all. We make sure that everyone, no matter their age, gender, race, ability, or any other identifier, is welcomed as part of the YMCA family. We are proud to celebrate diversity as an equal opportunity workplace.