Children's Learning Center Teacher

About the role

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture.  It’s who are, who we aspire to be and how we show up every day.  We are cause-driven.  We don’t just show up, we show up with purpose.  As a cause-driven leader you are expected to be:

• Welcoming – Accept neighbors eagerly, warmly, hospitably, and as equal participants.
• Nurturing – To care for, support, and help develop through encouragement.
• Hopeful – Take an optimistic or positive view of future outcomes.
• Determined – To devote full strength and concentrated attention to the cause.
• Genuine – To be honest and open in relationships with others.

 We act with intentionality to connect people to our cause.  Join us and help transform lives!

What you'll do

Under the supervision and guidance of the Children's Learning Center Director, this position is responsible for providing direct care of the children enrolled in the program and assisting the Director in meeting and exceeding the Texas HHS Minimum Standards as well as complying with all YMCA policies and procedures. The employee is responsible for implementing the activities and curriculum set by the Director and engaging the children in age appropriate learning activities and play.

Qualifications

• Prefer prior experience working with youth and/or teens.
• Certified in CPR and First Aid (or be certified within 30 days of hire).
• Complete YMCA child abuse prevention within 30 days of hire along with other required trainings.
• Must be 18 years of age with a High School Diploma or GED
• Pass Background Check & Drug Test

Benefits

• Membership - Full-time permanent staff who work 40+ hours per week are granted family membership privileges for their spouse and children under the age of 18 (or under 20 if enrolled in college). Licensed childcare programs: first child is free; each additional child receives 50% off. Receives 50% off on all adult and youth programs. (Staff, spouse, and/or children on membership.)
• Holidays – All full-time employees receive eleven (11)  paid holidays per year seven (8)  recognized holidays and four (4)  floating holidays.
• PTO-Regular full-time employees are eligible to earn and accrue PTO time starting after they complete 90 days of service. After completing 90 days of employment, PTO accrual is 4.62 hours per pay period – Not to exceed 15 working days. PTO accrual rates increase with length of service.
• Retirement 12% employer-funded - Employees must complete two years of service and work 1000 hours during each year to be eligible to participate.   Employees are enrolled on the first day of the month following their anniversary date, after they complete the service requirement and reach age 21.  If an employee is not yet 21 but has met the service requirement, they are enrolled on the first day of the month after they turn 21.  
• Health Insurance - The Association will pay a portion of the premium for the employee’s coverage.  Any eligible employee can obtain coverage for his/her spouse and/or dependents, but such coverage will be at the employee’s expense via payroll deduction.
• Career Growth Opportunities

Our Mission

To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.

Whether you're looking for a place to get healthy, enroll your child in a life-changing program, connect with friends, or give back to your community, there's a place for you at the YMCA.

We have more than programs. We have purpose. Come see what the YMCA can do for you and your family.

About the YMCA of Midland Texas