We now offer free childcare for one child for, and 50% any additional children to our childcare staff.

YWCA Duluth is seeking an individual who is looking to become part of a team that serves a mission of eliminating racism and empowering women. The Float Teacher will work with a diverse group of young individuals. This position offers the ability to make a difference in others lives every day, and to empower others.

Job Title: Early Childhood Teacher

Reports to: Early Childhood Site Coordinator

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Provide a warm, nurturing, safe and loving environment where self-concepts are enhanced, independence encouraged, and individuality respected. Provide age-appropriate educational and/or enrichment activities to infants, toddlers, or preschoolers that promote individual development.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Four-year degree, CDA, or AA degree and able to be licensed as a teacher according to

Rule 3.

• Pass a DHS background check as required by licensing
• Ability to handle crises, problem solve, make judgments or decisions appropriately and quickly as needed to ensure the wellbeing and safety of clients, staff, and facility.
• Provide documentation of current CPR and First Aid certification within 90 days of employment and keep certification current thereafter.
• An essential understanding of and commitment to the fundamental principles of the YWCA mission.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Uphold and further the mission of the YWCA
• Create and offer a program that meets the emotional, physical, intellectual, and social needs of both the individual and the group.
• Tailor programming to meet the needs of the individual child/family, taking into consideration their interest, special needs and talents, and individual style and pace of learning.
• Interact with children and encourage their involvement in daily activities.
• Maintain an environment that is safe, orderly, and clean, including daily & weekly cleaning checklists.
• Treat each child and family member with dignity and respect.
• Know how many children are in your group, where they are at all times, and never leave a child unattended.
• Establish and maintain good communications with guardians on a daily informal basis.
• Continually evaluate each child’s progress and communicate these observations to the child’s guardians during formal guardian/teacher conferences offered at least twice a year.
• Model appropriate positive behavior guidance techniques and develop a cooperative and supportive attitude within the classroom.
• Prepare weekly lesson plans.
• Ensure that program goals are implemented.
• Plan and supervise age-appropriate class outings/field trips.
• Work with other staff to create a classroom climate that is inviting, interesting, and stimulating.
• Assist with maintaining accurate and up-to-date classroom records.
• Participate in recommended training programs, conferences, courses, mandatory in-services, and other aspects of professional growth.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

• Act as a YWCA spokesperson when appropriate.
• Abide by current YWCA safety regulations as defined by OSHA, Fire Department and other regulatory agencies.
• Support the mission of the YWCA.
• Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to hear the conversational voice with or without a hearing aid.
• Ability to speak and be understood under normal circumstances.
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to use arms, hands, legs and feet with or without corrective devices to accomplish the job, including evacuation of the building during emergencies.

CORE VALUES:

• Justice – Believe, and work to create, an equitable community that values the worth of all women and girls.
• Social Change – Participate in efforts that make a significant impact on societal attitudes, behaviors, policies and laws to advance economic, political and gender equity.
• Empowerment/Freedom – Believe all women and girls have the right to define themselves and their own lives as they see fit.
• Inclusion – Work towards the full participation of ALL women and girls in every level of our organization and community.
• Collaboration – Believe that by working together we can accomplish more and have greater results.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Duluth, MN 55807: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person