Job detail
Lead Childcare Teacher
The Decatur Family YMCA
OTHER
Posted 2/23/2026
Location
Decatur, Illinois
Salary
$20 - $22 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The lead childcare teacher is responsible for supervising children, managing classroom activities, and creating lesson plans that align with program goals. They also maintain program records, conduct parent conferences, and ensure a safe, nurturing environment in accordance with ymca standards.
Requirements summary
Candidates must meet the criteria for a teacher according to state of illinois licensing regulations for group childcare. The role requires the ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting up to 50 pounds and maintaining a professional, responsible demeanor.
professional certificateCommunicationProblem-solvingRelationship buildingRisk managementLesson planningParent engagementCharacter developmentSafety managementClassroom managementChild supervisionADA complianceObservation and evaluation
Benefits
- Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED training
- Basic first aid training
- Child abuse and prevention training
- Bloodborne pathogens training
- Sexual harassment and discrimination training