Infant Toddler & Preschool Teacher
YMCA OF FREDERICK COUNTY·Frederick, Maryland
YMCA OF FREDERICK COUNTY·Frederick, Maryland
Provide a warm and enriching environment for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years through the implementation of weekly lesson plans. Maintain safe classrooms and playgrounds while managing administrative tasks such as attendance records and food program documentation.
We offer an extensive benefits package for our full-time employees which includes: Free Household Membership Medical Dental & Vision Life insurance Short and Long Term Disability Retirement benefits will vest at 12% after 2 years of employment Discount on childcare and other Y programs Paid Time Off Bereavement leave KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: He/she must have the understanding and tools necessary to meet the physical, social and emotional needs of children ages 6 months - 5 years old; effective and efficient time management and organizational skills, demonstrate capacity for managing and training staff (subs)and children, excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to be flexible to work as a team player, problem solve quickly and effectively, apply common sense, take initiative, ability to work office equipment (copier, computer), understand ethical behavior and business practices, and ensure that own behavior and the behavior of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Meet the social, physical, emotional, and educational needs of children ages 6 weeks- 5 years old by providing, implementing and participating in weekly lesson plans. Maintain safe, welcoming, and risk free classrooms and playground areas where children feel safe and secure and parents feel welcomed. Flexible and responsible to children’s needs. Track children participating in the POS food program, input daily calculations monthly with menus of food served, and turn in required documentation. Accountable for maintaining daily attendance records, injury/accident reports, children’s portfolios, and daily logs. Creates class newsletters monthly with helpful center events, learning in the classroom, reviews child development articles/information. Support the YMCA mission, participates in YMCA special events Attends staff meetings and trainings as schedules, completes yearly Licensing and Credentialing required training hours Flexibility to work where needed, to be a team player, and show initiative to do more than expected Be a role model for children and staff members, use gentle tones Assist with set up and clean up of all meal services and daily activities QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: At least 19 years of age Approval by Office of Child Care as an approved Preschool or Infant/Toddler Teacher for the age group you would be working with: High school diploma with 90 hour Preschool Certification or Infant/Toddler Certification and/or AA Degree in Early Childhood Education (Child Development & Activities I for Preschool or Infants/Toddlers Development and Care) One year experience working with children in a licensed child care center/ home or school. Continuing education training hours as required by Office of Child Care and Credentialing (12 hours per year for Office of Child Care) (Employee can choose to apply for assistance from State of Maryland for Credentialing for 13-24 hours for qualifying Credential Levels)
Must be at least 19 years old with a high school diploma and a 90-hour certification or an Associate degree in Early Childhood Education. Requires one year of experience in a licensed childcare center and ongoing annual training hours.
Market context
In Maryland, classroom teacher roles for infant/toddler and preschool settings are typically driven by ongoing staffing needs in licensed early learning programs. These positions are competitive because employers often look for Maryland-qualified candidates with a clean background check, and prefer a CDA or Early Childhood Education coursework plus prior experience with young children. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm your qualifications and availability before applying.
