Child Care - Lead Teacher

Employer Name
Stevens Point Area YMCA

Contact Name (first and last)
Amy Zietlow

Mailing Address Address, City, State, Zip
1000 Division Street Stevens Point, WI 54481

Email
azietlow@spymca.org

Phone
715-952-9371

Job Title
Child Care - Lead Teacher

Job Description
PAY: $18.00-$21.00/hour
POSITION TYPE: Full Time & Part Time
FULL TIME BENEFITS:
-Complimentary Individual or Household YMCA Membership
-50% Employee and Dependents Discount on YMCA Programs
-40% Child Care Discount
-CPR/AED/First Aid Certification Provided Upon Employment
-Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, retirement, and paid time off. -Flexible Hours
PART TIME BENEFITS:
-Complimentary Individual YMCA Membership
-50% Employee Only Discount on YMCA Programs
-CPR/AED/First Aid Certification Provided Upon Employment
-Flexible Hours Are you passionate about early childhood education and ready to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families? Join the Stevens Point Area YMCA as a Lead Teacher—where every day is an opportunity to inspire curiosity, growth, and joy in a nurturing environment. Position Summary: As a Lead Teacher, your primary responsibility is to create a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate classroom experience. You will plan and implement curriculum that sparks learning and creativity, support children’s emotional and social growth through positive guidance, and build trusting relationships with families.
Key Responsibilities
-Design and deliver hands-on, age-appropriate curriculum that meets the needs of all learners
-Promote independence, social skills, and problem-solving through nurturing guidance
-Ensure the health and safety of all children at all times
-Maintain a clean, organized, and stimulating classroom environment
-Build and maintain open, positive communication with families
-Collaborate with team members and contribute to a positive, supportive workplace culture

Qualifications
Certifications and Qualifications:
-Must meet DCF 251 qualifications for a Child Care Teacher.
-Prior experience working in a licensed child care setting as a Lead or Assistant Teacher.
-Creative, flexible, energetic, and patient.
-Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills
-Ability to engage with children at their level and respond to their individual needs.
-Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and actively participate in classroom activities.
-Must complete a physician-signed health examination and fingerprint-based background check before beginning work.
-CPR certification within 60 days of hire (we offer certification classes that are FREE for staff)

Application Instructions
Applicants must apply through the link provided: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Apply/3463166/The-Young-Mens-Christian-Association-of-Stevens/Child-Care---Lead-Teacher

Number of Positions Available
2

Wage
$18.00 - $21.00

Hours per week
20+

Position start date
31 Aug 2026