Early Childhood Teacher Salary in St. Louis, MO

Teacher's aides have a key support role in the classroom. They work with the lead teacher to help children succeed in the daycare environment. We are looking for a patient, attentive teacher aides to care for children. The teacher aides will assist children with meals, maintaining their hygiene, monitoring them for health, behavioral, and emotional concerns, providing them with age-appropriate instruction, and working with parents to ensure that children are learning and socializing in a positive way. Teacher aides may also assist with sterilizing toys and play areas and other duties to ensure that the children are in a safe, engaging, and clean environment. If you are a college student looking for part-time work, this is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in early childhood education. Apply now to jumpstart your teaching career today! Starting rate of pay is $13 with experience, $12.50 without.Responsibilities:• To be successful a teacher aide, you should be decisive and patient• Be thorough and caring with an eye for detail• Be prepared to meet the physical demands of the position, the stamina to chase after, lift, or carry children as well• Have an understanding of the childhood development process• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.• Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and safety procedures• Ability to provide activities for children that encourage healthy growth• Child supervision skills• Ability to provide a supportive and caring environment for children

Directs and supervises program activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA objectives. Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs staff and volunteers as needed. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals. Establishes new program activities and expands program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans. Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information, may organize and schedule program registrations. May review and process program scholarship applications. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations. Develops and monitors program budget to meet fiscal objectives. Coordinates use of facilities for program activities and events. Assists in YMCA fundraising activities and special events. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner. May assist with Program Committee meetings. Manages, directs and coordinates child care programs. Ensures high quality programs and implements program enhancements and initiatives. Ensure all components of the Child Care & Camp Staff Recruitment & Retention Plan are implemented. Develops child care budget utilizing the association budget guidelines. Ensure programs operate within budget and program fees are collected. Maintains proper records and files at all times. Assures compliance with federal, state and local regulations, including ADA accommodations where appropriate Ensures YMCA child care program standards are met and safety procedures followed Provides for upkeep and safety of assigned program facilities and equipment. Ensure physical environment supports healthy living. Develops and maintains positive, genuine relationships with state authorities, school administration, families and community agencies. Participates as an active member of the Program Management Teams Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information. Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in program. Performs all other duties as assigned. The YMCA Welcomes a Diverse Workforce Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V The Gateway Region YMCA strictly follows a zero tolerance policy regarding child abuse.