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, OR
• 2 weeks after a single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson's Janssen Vaccine

YWCA will grant exceptions to this requirement as accommodations for medical and religious reasons, when reasonable.

Our Organization:

YWCA of Metro St. Louis is the leading advocate for the safety, security, and stability of women and children and is ranked among the top 25 largest non-profit organizations in the city by the St. Louis Business Journal. We provide crisis intervention and a variety of services for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault and educational programs for friends and family of someone impacted by violence. YWCA is also one of the largest Early Head Start/Head Start programs in the region and our Chief Program Officer was named the 2021 Head Start Administrator of the year by the Missouri Head Start Association.

Working at YWCA of Metro St. Louis provides an exciting opportunity to serve an organization that is making a tremendous impact in our community.

We offer an extensive benefit package including:

• Group Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Medical and Dependent Care FSA
• Company Paid Group Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability.
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 11 Company Paid Holidays
• 403(B) Retirement Plan
• Pension Plan
• Wellness Program

Job Title:

Pre-K Teacher

Purpose:

The purpose of this position is to plan and implement learning opportunities that further the children's social, emotional, cognitive, physical growth and development.

Description:

• Develop and implement developmentally appropriate activities daily Conduct daily health checks and ensure environment is clean, safe and free of hazards
• Develop experience implement individualized activities based on the developmental level of each child
• Create learning environments in the classroom and outside for young children which promote experimentation and exploration
• Facilitate and assist children in developing positive relationships that support a caring community within the classroom
• Communicate effectively with parents in promoting parental involvement in their child's early learning experience
• Conduct screenings and on-going assessments of each child's growth and development; use information to refer children with potential delays
• Maintain and update records on all children enrolled in the classroom

Formal Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or a Bachelor or advanced degree in a related field and 10 classes in Early Childhood Education.
• 2 years' experience as a teacher at preschool level

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge and understanding of Early Childhood development and education
• Knowledge of Early Childhood classroom management and organizational skills
• Knowledge of emergency procedures for young children
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents and including them in their child's learning process
• Pass a criminal and child abuse and neglect background check
• Ability to provide a current Physical, TB Assessment and proof of Hepatitis A immunization

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift 40 lbs.

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.