4K Enrichment Teacher Full Time
$500 Sign on Bonus
- Monday through Friday during MPSD school year
- 7:00am-3:30pm
- Can apply for summer work if interested
- Location: Riverview Learning Community
- YMCA will cover the cost of certification and provide paid time for you to complete the course.
- FREE YMCA Membership with 24/7 access
- Swim, Gymnastics and/or tennis lesson discounts for dependent children
- Medical, dental and vision insurance available
- HSA enrollment options
- 80 hours PTO
- Paid holidays
- 100% YMCA funded retirement plan after 1 year
- $15 per hour
Do you love helping little ones learn, grow, and feel safe? If so, we'd love to meet you!
The Manitowoc-Two Rivers YMCA is looking for a compassionate, energetic, and dependable Teacher to join our 4K Enrichment team. This is more than a job—it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact during the most important years of a child's development.
Why You'll Love Working at the YMCA
You won't do it alone. Our Enrichment classrooms are staffed with two teachers, so you'll always have a teammate by your side.
Support when you need it. We understand that caring for children is rewarding—but it can also be demanding. That's why we have float teachers available to step in during busy or stressful moments, giving you the extra support you need.
We invest in your future. Wisconsin State Certification is required for this position, but the YMCA pays for the certification courses AND pays you for the time you spend completing them. No out-of-pocket costs to start your career!
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction and supervision of the Childcare Director, the 4K Enrichment Teacher is responsible for creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment that supports the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of young children. This position delivers developmentally appropriate instruction and enrichment activities that align with YMCA values, state licensing requirements, and where applicable school district 4K standards.
The teacher builds positive, respectful relationships with children, families, and colleagues, supports individual learning needs, and fosters curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning through structured lessons and play-based experiences. This role requires strong leadership skills, effective communication with parents/guardians, and strict adherence to state childcare regulations and YMCA policies while maintaining a welcoming classroom environment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Create and maintain a fun, safe, and nurturing learning environment with developmentally appropriate activities tailored to children’s abilities and interest.
- Plan, develop, and implement lesson plans that support children’s social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth, while incorporating YMCA core values
- Ensure the classroom is safe, clean, organized, and fully compliant with state licensing standards; promptly report and resolve any concerns.
- Always maintain active supervision of children, ensuring safety procedures and staff-to-child ratios are consistently followed.
- Possess and apply working knowledge of child abuse and neglect laws; immediately report suspected cases to a supervisor following proper reporting procedures.
- Maintain accurate documentation of attendance, absences, emergency information, developmental records, meal counts, and incident/accident reports in a timely manner.
- Document and report all significant behaviors, incidents, and disciplinary actions in accordance with YMCA behavior management procedures.
- Comply with all emergency procedures appropriate to the site and follow protocols established by emergency service authorities to ensure the safety of children and staff.
- Establish and maintain professional communication with parents/guardians, including conferences, updates on children’s progress, and daily experiences.
- Support children’s growth and self-regulation through positive guidance, age-appropriate discipline, and encouragement of independence, creativity, and problem-solving.
- Provide leadership and direction to Assistant Teachers ensuring consistency in program delivery.
- Collaborate with co-teachers and administrative staff to ensure program quality and consistency across classrooms.
- Attend and actively participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and professional development opportunities.
- Conduct self in a professional, responsible, and patient manner, demonstrating sound decision-making and serving as a positive role model for children, families, and staff.
- Uphold strict adherence to all YMCA, branch, and department policies and procedures.
- Demonstrate the YMCA’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility in all interactions.
- Perform all other duties as assigned by the Director or Childcare Leadership Team.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Teachers must be 18 years of age or older and have a high school diploma or equivalency.
- Must meet all Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) 251 licensing requirements for an Early Childhood Education (ECE) Teacher. Training and support to obtain certification will be provided.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
