Now Hiring: Teachers - Summer School Age Camp Program Staff
Pay Range: $21.00 - $22.00 per hour
Status: Temporary (Summer Position – Starts June 1, and Ends August 2026)
Location: YWCA Downtown and South Minneapolis, and Midtown
We're looking for Teachers!
At YWCA Minneapolis, our early childhood classrooms are rooted in anti-bias education and care. As a Teacher 1, you’ll help design safe, inclusive, developmentally appropriate environments for young learners while partnering with families and supporting your classroom team.
What You’ll Do
- Develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum using YWCA’s anti-bias and "We Care" approach
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Supervise children at all times; maintain accurate attendance records
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Foster a safe, nurturing, and culturally responsive environment
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Assess and document children's developmental progress across domains
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Model and encourage cultural sensitivity with children and families
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Ensure compliance with DHS Rule 3, NAEYC, Parent Aware, and CACFP standards
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Maintain current emergency procedures and child portfolios
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Co-lead parent-teacher conferences and contribute to behavioral management plans
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Collaborate with center teams to support classroom and program needs
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Attend staff training days and fulfill in-service requirements
Classroom & Organizational Responsibilities
- Submit lesson plans biweekly and ensure materials are prepared
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Clearly communicate with families using approved channels (e.g., ProCare, YWCA email)
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Notify leadership of curriculum or equipment needs
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Provide support across classrooms and serve as a backup as needed
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Demonstrate punctuality and readiness at shift start
Core Competencies
Organization
- Delivers well-planned lessons with clear structure and routine
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Maintains safe and inviting classroom environments
Communication
- Explains expectations to children clearly
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Actively listens and builds trust with families and staff
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Handles sensitive matters with professionalism and confidentiality
Classroom Management
- Implements routines and transitions that foster positive behavior
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Efficiently manages classroom time and communication needs
Lesson Planning
- Develops adaptable, developmentally appropriate activities
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Demonstrates understanding of early childhood milestones
Behavioral Management
- Applies positive reinforcement strategies
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Documents behaviors and supports individualized behavior plans
Recordkeeping
- Maintains attendance logs and developmental assessments accurately
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Supports NAEYC portfolio upkeep and compliance standards
Child Development
- Plans curriculum that nurtures all developmental domains
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Identifies concerns or delays proactively
Health and Safety
- CPR and First Aid certified; practices safety protocols regularly
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Ensures children's physical and emotional well-being
Technology & Training
- Uses ECE software as needed
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Maintains all required certifications and in-service hours
Emotional Intelligence
- Demonstrates empathy, patience, and judgment
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Welcomes feedback and uses mistakes as learning opportunities
Collaboration & Teamwork
- Works effectively with other ECE staff to meet classroom goals
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Builds respectful, supportive relationships
Who You Are
- Warm, organized, and passionate about early education
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Committed to inclusive, culturally responsive teaching
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Reliable, communicative, and collaborative
Required:
- 1+ year of experience in Early Childhood Education
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Meet Minnesota DHS Rule 3 Teacher qualifications
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
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CPR and First Aid certifications
Preferred:
- AA or BA in Child Development or Early Childhood Education (variances may apply)
Working Conditions & Physical Demands
- Regular movement: kneeling, standing, lifting up to 50 lbs
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Requires physical activity, visual acuity, and engagement in loud environments
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Must travel occasionally within the metro area
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Hours may vary based on center and association needs
Why YWCA Minneapolis?
When you work here, you’re joining a movement. We’re not just teaching—we’re building equitable futures through inclusive education. Join us in advancing racial and gender equity through meaningful work and community-building.
YWCA Minneapolis is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We believe that diversity fuels innovation, inclusion drives impact, and equity changes lives.
