Young Womens Christian Association·Overland, Missouri
Assist in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate learning activities to support children's social, emotional, and cognitive growth. Maintain a safe, clean environment and communicate effectively with parents to promote involvement in their child's early education.
Description About YWCA YWCA of Metropolitan St.
Louis (YWCA) has been serving the community for more than 120 years, providing essential, wraparound services that support women and families throughout their time in our programs.
Each year, YWCA serves approximately 10,000 women and their families, offering a multitude of services.
YWCA is the largest provider of direct Head Start services in Missouri, operating 8 centers and 11 partner sites, and we are proud to hold the National Program of Excellence accreditation from the National Head Start Association.
Why Work With Us?
Meaningful Work - Every role at YWCA helps create positive change in the community.
Supportive Environment - Join a team that values collaboration and mutual respect.
Professional Development - Opportunities for training and career growth.
Work-Life Balance - Flexible scheduling and generous paid time off.
Competitive Benefits - Health, dental, vision coverage, retirement plans, and wellness programs.
Community Impact - Be part of programs that make a real difference for women, children, and families.
Our Signature Programs Early Childhood Education & Childcare – Providing safe, nurturing environments for children to learn and grow.
Family Support Services – Helping families access resources and build stability.
Health & Wellness Initiatives – Promoting physical and mental well-being through community programs.
Advocacy & Outreach – Connecting individuals to opportunities and support systems that improve quality of life.
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Purpose Assist in planning and implementing learning opportunities that further the children’s social, emotional, cognitive, physical growth and development while acting as a support and resource for parents to ensure Head Start Program Performance Standards are met.
Formal Policy-Setting Responsibilities No formal responsibility. The policies associated with the job’s purpose, essential responsibilities, and operation is set by others.
Routine Decision-Making Taking appropriate actions to assure each child’s health and safety.
Required Knowledge A working knowledge and understanding of early childhood development and education. Knowledge of emergency procedures for young children.
Required Skills or Abilities Ability to communicate effectively with parents and including them in their child’s learning process. Organizational skills that facilitate meeting designated timelines. The ability to lift 40lbs. Communication and interpersonal skills.
Formal Education An associate degree in early childhood education or an associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5+ classes in Early Childhood Education or Pre-K CDA.
YWCA of Metro St. Louis is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind as defined by applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Market context
In Missouri, classroom teacher roles in early childhood settings are typically driven by ongoing demand for educators with infant-toddler experience and formal training in Early Childhood Education or a related field. These positions can be competitive because Montessori preparation and hands-on experience with children ages 0-3 are often required, along with standard benefits such as health, dental, vision, paid holidays, and paid time off. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your Montessori credentials and age-group experience before applying.
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