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Toddler Group Leader

Dubuque Community Y

1 Positions

ID: 72651

Posted On 07/02/2025

Job Overview

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. Provides direction for the children in the classroom, and implements program curriculum. Provides a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families.

OUR CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. **We are welcoming:** we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. **We are genuine:** we value you and embrace your individuality. **We are hopeful:** we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. **We are nurturing:** we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. **We are determined:** above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Assists the Lead Teacher in meeting the needs of the children.

2. Assists with planning and preparation of the activities for the children.

3. Supervises and actively participates in play activities with the children.

4. Familiar with child management techniques and is able to use them to encourage appropriate behaviors.

5. Communicates discipline challenges to the Lead Teacher or Coordinator, and works to develop a behavior management technique that includes redirection and conflict management.

6. Assists with snack preparation, serving, and clean up.

7. Be familiar with and adheres to DHS regulations.

8. Presents self in a professional manner; dresses appropriately.

9. Attends staff meetings and any additional education required by DHS or the Department of Education.

10. May be designated as the onsite supervisor in the absence of the Lead Teacher, or at the beginning/end of the day. Duties would then include: supervising children until they depart, straighten classroom, and put away materials, toys, and games.

11. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Must be at least 18 years of age, have some direct childcare experience and basic knowledge of children and child development

+ Must receive a negative Criminal Records Check Report

+ Must provide a physical report with a negative TB test

+ Must either be certified or can be certified in CPR/First Aid, Universal Precautions and Bloodborne Pathogens. Training in Mandatory Child Abuse provided.

+ Demonstrates dependability and a positive attitude

+ Respects the confidentiality of childcare matters

+ Demonstrates good communication skills with children, parents and other staff

+ Completes required DHS licensing continuing education annually

+ Must work well with others and be willing to accept responsibilities and directions from supervisor

+ Projects a positive attitude about the Y childcare programs, as the site of choice, for the community

+ Promotes the Y mission and core values in their behavior and in the development of children’s programs

+ Participates and assists with other Y programs. Becomes involved in Y volunteer opportunities

Primary Contact

1663700627181

Brooke Finn

Director of Childcare,

(563) 556-0443

Phone

Phone

Phone

Fax

[email protected]

Email

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Job Details

Categories

Child Care/Day Care/Personal Care

Location

Dubuque, IA

Job Type

Employee

Full/Part

Full Time

Pay/Salary

17.00

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Qualifications

Education

Some College

Experience

1-2 Years

Company ID

973

Job REQ #

\# Positions

1

Start Date

20250702

End Date

20250831

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About the Company

Learn, Grow and Thrive with a Career at the Y

Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. Working at the Y, you’ll discover more than a job—you’ll enjoy a career with a future and the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you. In more than 10,000 communities nationwide, our staff members—of all ages and from diverse back–grounds and life experiences—enjoy the personal satisfaction that comes from nurturing the potential of youth and teens, improving the nation’s health and well-being and providing support to our neighbors.

The Y is, and always will be, dedicated to building healthy, confident, connected and secure children, adult, families and communities. Everyday our impact is felt when an individual makes a healthy choice, when a mentor inspires a child and when a community comes together for the common good.

With a areas of impact including **YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING, AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY,** strengthening communities is our cause. At the Y, we believe that lasting personal and social change happens when we all work together. Every day we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to be healthy, confident, connected and secure.