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Greater Somerset County YMCA is Hiring a Part Time Teacher Assistants Near Basking Ridge, NJ
Part-time
Description
An exciting opportunity to join the team of a progressive YMCA located in vibrant Somerset County, New Jersey. The YMCA is one of the nation's leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. With a 150-year-old history, Greater Somerset County YMCA (GSCY) is a pillar of the community and has seven locations across three counties, which collectively serve upwards of 30,000 individuals. GSCY has 100 full-time and 950 part-time employees along with operating revenues to $22 million.
The Y empowers everyone-no matter who they are or where they are from. To fulfill our purpose of strengthening community for all, GSCY is committed to being an inclusive organization and leveraging our collective impact to address social inequities. To learn more about GSCY, visit our website: http://gscymca.org
Somerset Hills YMCA is seeking qualified Teacher Assistants who will assist the Head Teacher in implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum. At the Y, our curriculum encourages learning through exploration and discovery, and promotes the development of a positive self-image. Our Teacher Assistants report to the Head Teacher and are responsible for assisting with Arts & Crafts projects, conducting "circle time", helping during lunch/snacks and diapering/potty training (room specific). Our Teacher Assistants model positive social interactions and language, and implement positive class management techniques and strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure the health, safety and well-being of children in the program, by providing close supervision of all activities.
- Assist Head Teacher in creating and leading developmentally appropriate lessons and activities.
- Work as a supportive team member.
- Maintain a clean and safe classroom environment, by reporting and / or removing all potential hazards and by setting up spaces and materials with a focus on supporting child learning.
- Maintain accurate program documentation including by not limited to incident, accident and behavior reports, attendance sheets, sign-in / sign-out sheets, development and growth forms; document eating and sleeping, as well as any areas of concern.
- Actively participate in all training sessions, designated meetings, and special events.
- Other activities and duties as needed that address the ongoing health and well-being of our staff and members.
- Follow and maintain sanitary habits in accordance with CDC guidelines.
Requirements
Desired Skills & Experience:
- High School diploma
- Minimum of one year of experience working with young children in a group setting.
- Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices.
HOURS:
- Morning (Sub/On call)
- After School (3-6pm)
- FREE Individual Membership Access to any YMCA in the Nation.
- 10% Discount on most programming at Greater Somerset County YMCA.
- Access to one of the leading retirement programs "Y Retirement Fund" from the first day of employment.
- Opportunities for professional development, mentoring, growth, and promotion throughout the YMCA Movement.
- Supportive and inclusive community for people of all backgrounds and access to Employee Resource Networks.
Salary Description
$15.13/hr.
Job Summary
Part Time
$44k-66k (estimate)
07/04/2024
07/22/2024
gscymca.org
BASKING RIDGE, NJ
200 - 500
1873
DAVID CARCIERI
$10M - $50M
Civic & Environmental Advocacy
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About Greater Somerset County YMCA
Greater Somerset County YMCA is a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community by connecting all people to their potential, purpose and each other. Guided by the Y's core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility, we work today to build a better tomorrow. For a better us. Greater Somerset County YMCA employs more than 1,000 people and provides volunteer opportunities for more than 1,600 people through our branches, including: Bridgewater YMCA, Franklin Twp YMCA, Hillsborough YMCA, Plainfield YMCA, Somerset Hills YMCA, and Somerville YMCA. Every day, our staff of all ages... with diverse backgrounds and life experiences work to bridge the gap in community needs. Our full and part-time employees enjoy competitive benefits and are offered opportunities for professional development as well as a rewarding, inclusive atmosphere. A free membership to the Y is included for all staff. Serving more than 30,000 members, Greater Somerset County YMCA is so much more than a fitness center. At the Y, our goal is to improve overall health and well-being, ignite youth empowerment, inspire action, and demonstrate the importance of connections in and across the communities we serve. The Y empowers everyoneno matter who they are or where theyre fromby ensuring access to resources, relationships and opportunities for all to learn, grow and thrive. Greater Somerset County YMCA is a drug free work environment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information who share our values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.
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