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Childcare Teacher
DistrictNot specifiedCityNot specifiedContractType not specifiedPosted2026-09-10Close dateNot specifiedExperience1 yearSourceBrighterMonday UgandaSalary$20.00-$22.00/hourAddressAlberta Rider, James Templeton, and Metzger Elementary schools YMCA Before and after school program
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The YMCA is hiring a Childcare Teacher to work in before- and after-school programs at elementary schools in the South Region. The role involves creating a safe, enriching classroom environment, leading activities that support children's cognitive, social, emotional and physical development, and maintaining accurate records. The position pays $20.00–$22.00 per hour and requires relevant education or childcare experience, CPR/First Aid certification, and a background check.
- Hourly pay of $20.00–$22.00
- Before- and after-school YMCA programs at local elementary schools
- Must obtain CPR/First Aid and Food Handlers certification within 30 days
- Requires 20 credit hours in Education or 1 year licensed childcare experience
- Reliable transportation needed to travel across South Region sites
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Original source description
- POSITION SUMMARY
- Under the supervision of the Site Director and Lead Teacher, the Teacher will work in the classroom while ensuring a safe and enriching classroom environment for children.
- Reasonable Accommodations Statement
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
Requirements
- Essential Functions
- Incorporate and model our YMCA core values into your work
- Commit to establishing long-term work relationships with staff, volunteers, participants, members and families
- Ability to communicate well with children, staff and parents
- Ability to work independent as well as create and lead work teams
- Ability and willingness to obtain and keep current CPR/First Aid certifications
- Ability and willingness to perform any and all jobs in the program, including tasks of a Program Aide
- Ability and willingness to participate in 15 hours of job-related training annually
- Ability to sit on floor or child sized chair, stand for 1-hour periods, occasionally lift 50 lbs. and crouch for 15 minutes
- Ability to multitask
- Respond appropriately to all and any emergency situations
- Perform all other duties as assigned by supervising lead teacher or site director
- Complete all record keeping in an accurate and timely manner.
- Work with the Program Lead to design and implement a daily schedule which includes activities to enhance the development of cognitive, social, emotional and physical skills.
- Sub for program leads/program associates if available
- Additional Functions
- Participate in all Regional Staff meetings and functions
- Ability to work well in high stress situations, responding properly to critical incidents, and act swiftly in emergency situations
- Must be able to establish harmonious relations with staff team, volunteers, school districts, and local partners
- Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency situation
- Knowledgeable of programs monitored
- Must pass YMCA background check
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- 20 credit hours in
Education
or related field or at least 1 year of
Experience
- in a licensed child care/school facility.
- Must meet all standards as dictated by the state Child Care Division
- Obtain Food Handlers within first 30 days
- CPR and First Aid certifications or ability to acquire certifications within 30 days of employment
- Prior work
- with childcare
Preferred Qualifications
- Reliable transportation to travel to sites across South Region (Tigard, West Linn, McMinnville etc.)
- Attire: Clean ‘nice’ bottoms (jeans, pants), staff shirt and name tag
- WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Work is performed at Alberta Rider, James Templeton, and Metzger Elementary school’s YMCA Before and after school program.
- At times, work will be performed outside of “normal work hours” dependent on current programs/events being offered. Work attire; clean ‘nice’ bottoms (black/khaki pants/shorts), YMCA staff shirt, and YMCA name tag.
- Salary Description
- $20.00-$22.00/hour.
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