Assistant Teacher
POSITION SUMMARY
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit charitable organization committed to strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Under the guidance and supervision of the Childcare Director, the Assistant Teacher is responsible for providing direction for the program and classroom, and implementing program curriculum, along with providing a quality experience to children and parents that focus on the Y values.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
All Childcare Teachers are expected to fulfill the following functions:
• Ability to design, organize and implement age appropriate and developmentally appropriate daily lesson/activity plans
• Ability to solve practical problems and work through situations of varying gravity
• Maintain continuing education credits (STARS) required by state licensing
• Supervise the children, classroom and all activities in a safe environment
• Conduct parent conferences and maintain positive relationships and effective communication with parents
• Maintain required program records
• Attend and participate in family nights, program activities, staff meetings and staff training
• Understand ratios and youth staff, know the number of youth in program at all times
• Communicate effectively the behavior of the child and not the character of the child
• Facilitate transportation safety
In addition to the essential duties and responsibilities, Assistant Teachers will:
• Pursue/participate in ongoing training
• Attend all staff meetings and in-services
• Assist in fundraising activities and special volunteer events
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position; including leading class, walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and switch tasks as new challenges and projects emerge.
QUALIFICATIONS
• At least 18 years of age.
• Alarm/Emergency Procedures training within 90 days of hire and biannually thereafter.
• CPR, First Aid and Child Abuse Prevention training within 90 days of hire and biannually thereafter.
• New Employee Orientation within 90 days of hire.
• Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting is preferred.
BENEFITS AVAILABLE
• Retirement: Contribute optional percentage or dollar amount to a 401K or Roth account after one year of service; YMCA will match up to 4% of your contribution!
• Membership: Free individual, family, or single gold membership!
• Childcare: 50% discount on YMCA childcare, and FREE After School childcare!
• Programs: First Camp Session FREE – 50% off subsequent sessions! One free program every session!
• Training: CPR Certification; Child Abuse Prevention; Y USA Learning and Development; LinkedIn Learning; On the Job Training
• Employee Assistance Program: Services include face-to-face counseling, financial coaching, legal counseling and virtual counseling.
OUR CULTURE
• Welcoming: The YMCA is open to all people and creates spaces where people can belong.
• Genuine: The YMCA values people for who they are and encourages them to be true to themselves and others.
• Hopeful: The YMCA believes in people's ability to inspire a brighter tomorrow.
• Nurturing: The YMCA is with people on their journey to develop their full potential.
• Determined: The YMCA works relentlessly to strengthen communities.
• Respect: The YMCA sees all people as equal in worth and value.
• Responsibility: The YMCA is accountable for actions and impact.
• Caring: The YMCA is guided by caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion: The YMCA strives to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential.
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