Childcare Teacher

Early Childhood Teacher - Maineville, OH

Countryside YMCA is a leading nonprofit dedicated to strengthening our community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Our Little Miami Learning Center is a warm, engaging childcare environment where staff are passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young children and their families.

As an Early Childhood Teacher, you'll be a meaningful part of a dedicated classroom team, helping to create a safe, nurturing, and developmentally rich environment for the children in your care. You'll work in alignment with Step Up to Quality, USDA Adult and Child Food Program (CACFP), and Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) standards.

Essential Functions

• Partner with classroom teachers to plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities and assessments
• Attend to children's daily needs including feeding, dressing, and personal hygiene
• Foster children's emotional, social, and physical development and positive self-concept
• Observe children for signs of emotional or developmental concerns and communicate with parents, guardians, or appropriate authorities as needed
• Apply developmentally appropriate guidance and discipline strategies
• Maintain accurate records of daily observations, activities, meals served, and medications administered
• Conduct Point of Service Meal Counts and complete annual CACFP training
• Clean and sanitize toys, furniture, and play equipment
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• At least one year of experience working with children preferred
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred; must be obtained within 30 days of hire and kept current
• Strong communication skills with children, parents, and colleagues
• Patient, understanding, and enthusiastic about early childhood development
• Knowledge of early childhood teaching strategies and childcare principles
• Must successfully pass a criminal background check

Physical Requirements

This role requires prolonged periods of standing and frequent bending. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Work environment may include exposure to illness-causing bacteria and viruses.

Reasonable Accommodations

Countryside YMCA is committed to an inclusive workplace. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Our Commitment to Child Safety

Countryside YMCA is committed to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care. We follow best practices for abuse prevention, including thorough screening, ongoing staff training, and clear behavioral expectations. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and take all allegations seriously. All employees are required to complete required child protection training, adhere to our child safety policies, and report any suspicious or inappropriate behavior immediately.

Why Work at Countryside YMCA?

• Complimentary family membership to Countryside YMCA
• Access to our comprehensive benefits package
• A supportive, mission-driven work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

Countryside YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.