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Daycare Teacher
Job Location:
Job Location:
Boardman, OH - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 15 - 15
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
15 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
10 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Job Title: Daycare Teacher
FLSA Status: non-exempt
Status: Part Time
FLSA Status: non-exempt
Status: Part Time
Location: 45 McClurg Rd Boardman OH
Schedule: 20-30 hours a week; M-F 8am-6pm
Schedule: 20-30 hours a week; M-F 8am-6pm
Salary: up to $15/hr for candidates with a Bachelor Degree in Education
MISSION-OUR REASON FOR BEING: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit mind and body for all.
CAUSE-OUR MISSION IN ACTION: Strengthening the foundations of community through youth development healthy living and social responsibility.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES: At the Y our mission and core values guide everything we do. Every day we live our values of caring honesty respect responsibility and faith through our actions and interactions. We create a welcoming safe and inclusive environment where everyone can belong grow and thrive.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position supports the work of the Y a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development healthy living and social responsibility. This position is responsible for providing direct supervision for a safe pleasant secure environment and top-notch member service in a preschool classroom setting. Responsibilities include providing a quality experience to children and parents focused on YMCA core values: honesty respect responsibility and caring.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT Create and implement lesson plans aligned with Step Up to Quality requirements support program quality planning registration delivery data collection and improvement; monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of and participation in programs.
MEMBER SERVICE & ENGAGEMENTAct intentionally to connect people with the Y cause through our service and engagement principles; Welcome Connect Support Invite. Lead staff and volunteers in developing a culture of service and engagement.
FACILITY Keeps work area and equipment clean and functionable. Records and reports all needed maintenance or repairs. Records and reports all needed maintenance or repairs.
RISK MANAGEMENT Knowledgeable of and follows YMCA policies and procedures including those related to facility use medical disciplinary situations child abuse prevention and emergencies; complete Incident Reports.
BUDGETIs a good steward of Ys resources uses resources responsibly and sustains the Ys nonprofit business model to ensure revenue/expense and program services goals are achieved.
ANNUAL CAMPAIGNSupports YMCA fund raising activities and special events.
MARKETING supports the work of the Marketing Team for marketing and distribution of YMCA branded program information and YMCA collateral; follows all marketing procedures and policies.
RELATIONSHIP BUILDINGModels relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions. Responds to all member inquiries emails messages and complaints in timely manner.
Maintains required certifications attends all in-services and required trainings/meetings.
Performs other duties as assigned.
YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):
Advancing our Mission & Cause: Change Leadership: Facilitates co-creates and implements equitable change for the good of the organization and/or community. Engaging Community: Builds bridges with others in the community to ensure the Ys work is community-focused and welcoming of all providing community benefit. Philanthropy: Secures resources and support to advance the Ys work. Volunteerism: Engages volunteers and promotes social responsibility at all levels of the organization
Building Relationships: Collaboration: Creates sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations in service to the community. Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages inspires and builds commitment to the Ys cause. Inclusion:
Values all people for their unique talents and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity inclusion and global work as well as cultural competence
Leading Operations: Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Makes informed decisions based on logic data and sound judgment. Fiscal Management: Manages the Ys resources responsibly and sustains the Ys nonprofit business model. Functional Expertise: Executes superior technical skills for the role. Innovation: Creates and implements new and relevant approaches and activities that improve and expand the Ys work and impact in the community. Program/Project Management: Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs
Developing & Inspiring People: Developing Self & Others: Develops self and supports others (e.g. staff volunteers members program participants) both formally and informally to achieve their highest potential Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations
QUALIFICATIONS:
MISSION-OUR REASON FOR BEING: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit mind and body for all.
CAUSE-OUR MISSION IN ACTION: Strengthening the foundations of community through youth development healthy living and social responsibility.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES: At the Y our mission and core values guide everything we do. Every day we live our values of caring honesty respect responsibility and faith through our actions and interactions. We create a welcoming safe and inclusive environment where everyone can belong grow and thrive.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position supports the work of the Y a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development healthy living and social responsibility. This position is responsible for providing direct supervision for a safe pleasant secure environment and top-notch member service in a preschool classroom setting. Responsibilities include providing a quality experience to children and parents focused on YMCA core values: honesty respect responsibility and caring.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT Create and implement lesson plans aligned with Step Up to Quality requirements support program quality planning registration delivery data collection and improvement; monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of and participation in programs.
MEMBER SERVICE & ENGAGEMENTAct intentionally to connect people with the Y cause through our service and engagement principles; Welcome Connect Support Invite. Lead staff and volunteers in developing a culture of service and engagement.
FACILITY Keeps work area and equipment clean and functionable. Records and reports all needed maintenance or repairs. Records and reports all needed maintenance or repairs.
RISK MANAGEMENT Knowledgeable of and follows YMCA policies and procedures including those related to facility use medical disciplinary situations child abuse prevention and emergencies; complete Incident Reports.
BUDGETIs a good steward of Ys resources uses resources responsibly and sustains the Ys nonprofit business model to ensure revenue/expense and program services goals are achieved.
ANNUAL CAMPAIGNSupports YMCA fund raising activities and special events.
MARKETING supports the work of the Marketing Team for marketing and distribution of YMCA branded program information and YMCA collateral; follows all marketing procedures and policies.
RELATIONSHIP BUILDINGModels relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions. Responds to all member inquiries emails messages and complaints in timely manner.
Maintains required certifications attends all in-services and required trainings/meetings.
Performs other duties as assigned.
YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):
Advancing our Mission & Cause: Change Leadership: Facilitates co-creates and implements equitable change for the good of the organization and/or community. Engaging Community: Builds bridges with others in the community to ensure the Ys work is community-focused and welcoming of all providing community benefit. Philanthropy: Secures resources and support to advance the Ys work. Volunteerism: Engages volunteers and promotes social responsibility at all levels of the organization
Building Relationships: Collaboration: Creates sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations in service to the community. Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages inspires and builds commitment to the Ys cause. Inclusion:
Values all people for their unique talents and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity inclusion and global work as well as cultural competence
Leading Operations: Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Makes informed decisions based on logic data and sound judgment. Fiscal Management: Manages the Ys resources responsibly and sustains the Ys nonprofit business model. Functional Expertise: Executes superior technical skills for the role. Innovation: Creates and implements new and relevant approaches and activities that improve and expand the Ys work and impact in the community. Program/Project Management: Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs
Developing & Inspiring People: Developing Self & Others: Develops self and supports others (e.g. staff volunteers members program participants) both formally and informally to achieve their highest potential Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be at least 21 years of age with previous experience working with children (under 21 - may be eligible to work as a Teacher Assistant)
- CDA certificate Degree in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education (no degree - may be eligible to work as a Teacher Assistant)
- Must demonstrate an ability to work well with preschoolers and parents and be fun energetic creative and enthusiastic.
- Previous experience with diverse populations preferred.
- Requirements upon hire include completion of: Child Abuse Prevention Anti-Harassment Blood Borne Pathogens New Staff Orientation CPR/AED First Aid and YMCA Leader certification.
- Additional requirements for Preschool staff include: employee shot records FBI/BCI&I fingerprints Communicable Disease and additional child protection trainings. All required forms must be on file prior to first day of work.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Sufficient physical strength and agility to carry out essential duties.
Ability to carry out all requirements of a YMCA certified preschool teacher.
Ability to plan lead and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings.
Required Experience:
IC
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