Ymca of Greater Omaha
Location
Council Bluffs, Iowa
Salary
$15 - $17/hr
Implement curriculum and provide a quality experience for children to build achievement and belonging. Maintain a safe classroom environment while cultivating positive relationships with parents and families.
Must be at least 18 years old and meet state licensing educational requirements. Requires successful background clearance and the ability to obtain CPR, First Aid, and Emergency Oxygen certifications.
So many perks & benefits ~ Enjoy a flexible schedule ~ Work with great people ~ Make a difference in our community ~ Free YMCA membership ~ Locations across the metro – likely a Y near you ~ Tuition discounts ~ Flexible work attire ~ Training & development!
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Teachers/Facilitators provide a quality experience for children and parents that focuses on building achievement and belonging among youth and within their families.
1. Implements curriculum within the established guidelines.
2. Nurtures children through purposeful programming dedicated to building achievement and belonging.
3. Supervises the children, classroom, and all activities including ADA accommodations where appropriate. Follows all procedures and standards.
4. Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child.
5. Cultivates positive relationships, conducts parent conferences, and maintains effective communication with parents. Engages parents as volunteers and connects them to the YMCA. 6. Maintains required program records.
7. Maintains a clean and safe program site and equipment.
8. Supports fundraising efforts.
9. Actively participates in program events and activities as assigned.
10. Actively participates in department, branch and association meetings and trainings.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.
Functional Expertise: Communication & Influence
1. Meets educational and experience qualifications established by state licensing regulations
2. Must be at least 18 years of age
3. Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred
4. Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities
5. Complete before first shift: YMCA cause & culture training; curriculum training; all required abuse prevention training
6. Complete within 30 days of hire: BLS CPR; First Aid; Emergency Oxygen Administration (provided by YMCA)
7. Ability to relate effectively to and develop meaningful relationships with diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community, including ADA compliance.
8. Successful clearance of background check required
9. Follow youth boundaries policies and abuse risk management training.
10. Report suspicious behavior, policy violations, and adhere to mandated abuse reporting and responsibilities.
The YMCA of Greater Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Market context
In Iowa, classroom teacher roles typically see steady demand, especially for candidates with early childhood experience and current CPR/First Aid credentials. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for strong communication, organization, and the ability to handle physically active classroom duties, alongside benefits such as health, dental, vision, paid holidays, and paid time off. Review the physical requirements and certification details carefully before applying; this platform’s AI-summarized job requirements and benefits help save time by condensing the original posting.
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