Are you driven by the power of purpose? Do you strive to empower women, eliminate racism and promote peace, justice, and dignity for all? If so, YWCA of Metro St. Louis is the place for you!

YWCA of Metro St. Louis provides our employees with opportunities to make a positive impact in the community while gaining the skills and confidence to have a fulfilling and successful career.

We are taking a responsible approach to creating environments that allow us to do what we do best- serve our clients, children and families. As part of our commitment to health and safety, all new hires must be fully vaccinated prior to their start date.

*Please note, a candidate is considered fully vaccinated if the following applies:
2 weeks after the second dose in a 2-does vaccination series, such as the Pfizer or Moderna Vaccines, OR2 weeks after a single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson's Janssen Vaccine

If you believe you qualify for an accommodation due to a disability or sincerely held religious belief please let Human Resources know. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Purpose:
To assist in planning and implementing learning opportunities that further the childrens social, emotional, cognitive, physical growth and development while acting as a support and resource for parents to ensure Head Start Program and Performance Standards are met.

Job Duties:
Assist in promoting the health, emotional, social, intellectual and physical development of each child. Assist in implementing the weekly individualized activity plans. Assist in planning and executing effective field trips. Assist in using learning time effectively and efficiently. Implement a daily schedule and transitions that support childrens learning. Assist in daily observation and recording of childrens behavior and skill attainment. Develop a nurturing bond with each of the infants or toddlers in the group. Assist with individualizing each childs developmental program through collaboration with the childs family and other developmental team members. Assist with weekly individualized activity plans. Assist in developing and implementing developmentally appropriate activities daily. Conduct daily health checks and ensure environment is clean, safe and free of hazards. Assist in developing and implementing individualized activities based on the developmental level of each child. Assist with creating learning environments in the classroom and outside for young children which promote experimentation and exploration. Communicate effectively with parents in promoting parental involvement in their childs early learning experience. Facilitate and assist children in developing positive relationships that support a caring community within the classroom. Assist with maintaining and updating records on all children enrolled in the classroom.

Formal Education and Experience:
A high school diploma/GED and willing to obtain a CDA.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
A working knowledge and understanding of early childhood development and education (preferred).
Ability to communicate effectively with parents and include them in their childs learning process.

Knowledge of organizational skills to facilitate meeting designated timelines.

Positive attitude, relationship building and interpersonal skills with students staff and families inside the classroom and center environment.
Ability to lift 40lbs. This position may require you to assist at multiple Centers.

YWCA of Metro St. Louis is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.