Job Title: Co- Preschool Teacher
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Revision Date: 07/15/2026
Leadership Level: Team Leader Primary Function: Early Childhood Education
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
OUR CULTURE:
The YMCA of Greater Michiana exists to ensure every person has a sense of belonging, a place where they feel safe, supported, connected, and empowered to grow and thrive. We believe that when individuals experience belonging, they are more likely to develop healthy habits, strong character, meaningful relationships, and confidence in their future. Belonging is the foundation for personal growth, family stability, and stronger communities.
The YMCA of Greater Michiana strictly follows a zero tolerance policy regarding child abuse.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Implementing and following LARA state regulations to maintain a safe and loving environment.
- Participate in staff meetings, center and YMCA activities.
- Completes required 24 hours per calendar year in early childhood developmental trainings.
- Assist lead teacher with documenting a child’s growth and development throughout the school year.
- Maintain a well-organized, free of clutter, safe and attractive classroom that focuses on optimal growth and development of children.
- Enforcing positive reinforcement with students when behavior issues arise.
- Basic computer skills are beneficial.
- Develop a positive relationship with children and families.
- Assisting lead teacher with changing out books, toys and dramatic play areas weekly to go along with your themes.
- Taking care of and using supplies wisely. This includes minimum number of color copies, utilizing scrap paper when able, making sure markers’ lids are tight, putting extra paint back in container, etc.
- Perform other duties and tasks required or assigned.
- Keep track of supplies and fill out supply requests as we run low.
- Any information about a child is kept inside the classroom between the teachers and the preschool director. It is not good practice to talk about your student's behaviors or personal information with other staff. Doing this will result in a written warning. A second offense can lead to termination.
- Time outs are not permitted; our focus is positive re-direction.
- Engagement with children is required
- Phone use is not permitted in preschool. Your phone must be stored with your personal belongings and be on silent.
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:
- Mission Advancement
- Collaboration
- Operational Effectiveness
- Personal Growth
QUALIFICATIONS:
- At least 19 years old
- Certification in both Infant/Child CPR and first aid.
- Live-scan Fingerprinting and background checks.
- Must attend training in child abuse prevention and Blood borne pathogens.
- Experience working with children is preferred.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Pay: $14.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
