Child Care Teacher

At the YMCA of the Chippewa Valley, we believe every child deserves a safe, nurturing place where they can learn, grow, and thrive. As a Child Care Teacher, you'll do more than supervise a classroom—you'll inspire curiosity, build confidence, and create meaningful experiences that help children develop a lifelong love of learning.

If you're passionate about early childhood education, love seeing children discover the world around them, and want to be part of a supportive team that truly values its employees, we'd love to meet you!

What You'll Do

Inspire Learning

• Design and lead engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences.

• Create weekly lesson plans that encourage curiosity, creativity, and exploration.

• Individualize activities to meet each child's unique developmental needs.

Create a Safe & Welcoming Environment

• Ensure the safety and well-being of every child through active supervision.

• Maintain a clean, organized, engaging classroom where children can thrive.

• Follow Wisconsin DCF licensing regulations and YMCA health and safety standards.

Foster Social & Emotional Growth

• Help children build confidence, self-regulation, and healthy relationships.

• Use positive behavior guidance strategies that encourage learning and independence.

• Create a classroom culture where every child feels valued, included, and respected.

Build Strong Family Partnerships

• Develop trusting relationships with families.

• Share children's milestones, classroom experiences, and developmental progress.

• Partner with parents to support each child's success.

Observe, Assess & Celebrate Progress

• Monitor developmental milestones through observation and assessment.

• Use data to personalize learning experiences.

• Maintain accurate documentation and required records.

Collaborate & Lead

• Be a positive role model for children and fellow staff.

• Support and mentor classroom team members.

• Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and YMCA events.

• Demonstrate the YMCA's core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility in everything you do.