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Davenport Early Learning Center Instructor- Full Time

YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley
Davenport, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/14/2026

Ciera R, Full-time Early Learning Center (ELC) Instructor says, "I love working at the ELC! I have been with the Y for 15 years. I have worked my way up to a Lead Instructor and love building relationships with the families we serve. I know that I have a positive impact on the children in our community."

SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday, 9am-6pm with hour lunch

PAY RATE: $15.00/hr

The ELC Child Care Instructor is responsible for the health, safety, and welfare of each child enrolled in the program, demonstrates leadership, show active participation in the programs, activities, and field trips, and serves as a positive and is a role model to all participants and other staff in accordance with the policies and procedures of the YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley.

  • Provide direct supervision to children assigned to your classroom as well as other program participants at all times.
  • Promote literacy and early education.
  • Provide age-appropriate experiences and activities for children, including storytelling, games, and songs that meet the YMCA standards as well as meet Creative Curriculum guidelines.
  • Observe children and make notes of progress and development.
  • Provide a safe and secure environment where children feel comfortable.

The Y provides a total compensation package that includes a competitive salary, benefits and other perks as outlined below.

BENEFITS: As a full-time, hourly employee, our competitive benefit package includes:

  • Health insurance: Y pays 65-93% for individual and 57-82% for family; Dental: Y pays 65%; Vision available
  • Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account
  • Y Retirement Fund: Y pays 12% after employee meets eligibility requirements
  • Eligible to participate in 403B savings account through Y Retirement Fund
  • Paid Time Off: Begins accruing at 19 days per year up to a max of 30. Caps at 240 hours
  • Life Insurance: Y pays 1 X salary, EE has option to purchase additional coverage
  • Long Term Disability: Paid by the Y; Employee can elect to purchase Short Term Disability

Perks of working at the Y!

  • Free household YMCA membership! Discounts on programs
  • Child Care discount 25% (must work min 20 hrs/week to qualify); Summer Camp discounts
  • Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Program
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Competitive Wages
  • Flexible Schedules
  • Career Development

We are looking for someone who displays the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility and adheres to our mission. Must be able to obtain CPR/AED/FA certification (classes provided through the YMCA), pass a state mandated background check and able to complete state required trainings for child care workers. A high school diploma or equivalent is required for this position, a CDA, Associates or Bachelor's degree is preferred.

The YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley is a 4-star rated Charity Navigator employer for over 16 years. "Only 2% of the charities we evaluate have received at least 11 consecutive 4-star evaluations, indicating that YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley outperforms most other charities in America." - Charity Navigator. We have also been voted "Best in the QC" by Locals Love Us several years in a row.

Benefits:

Gym Membership, Employee Discounts, Job Training

Salary : $15

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