What are the responsibilities and job description for the FT Assistant Teacher - Infant Room position at Westfield Area YMCA?
Description
The Westfield Area YMCA is looking for a Full-Time Assistant Teacher to join our Early Learning team in the Infant Room! Candidates must be energetic and highly motivated with strong communication skills.
The Assistant Teacher works together with the Head Teacher while implementing planned activities and curriculum to promote youth development, social responsibility and healthy living. The ideal candidate is reliable, flexible with their schedule, has experience working with infants and has a genuine interest in teaching/education.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Assisting Teacher with daily classroom activities
Ability to follow instructions and provide support
Aiding in preparing materials for lessons
Supervising and interacting with children
Creating a nurturing and warm environment
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Pay: Commensurate with education and experience
Benefits:
- Complimentary YMCA Family Membership
- Subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 100% contribution towards life insurance and long term disability
- Optional life insurance and dependent life insurance available at low rates
- Paid Time Off and paid holidays
- Access to one of the leading retirement programs “Y Retirement Fund” with a 12% company contribution to the fund after meeting the eligibility period
- A rewarding career with professional growth
- Reduced program fees and child care discounts in select programs
- Classroom trainings and CDA scholarships offered thru GROW NJ
The Westfield Area YMCA is a nonprofit human service organization dedicated to developing the full potential of every individual and family in the communities it serves through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
The YMCA is a great place to work and to be a part of the community! For more information, please visit our website: https://westfieldynj.org/
Requirements
- Must possess a CDA, and/or an Associate Degree in Early Childhood; OR High School diploma and 2 years classroom experience as an aide or other suitable experience with children in a licensed center
- Must enroll, at your expense, and complete a CDA program within the first year of employment or be currently enrolled in college with min 12 credits in EC education or approved related field and be enrolled as a student while employed until receipt of degree. If the incumbent possesses only a HS Diploma, must be at least 18 years of age
- Must have the ability to take charge of a group of children, and come up with activities/games at a moments notice, as needed
- Must possess, maintain and renew CPR for the Professional Rescuer, EPI, Asthma and First Aid within 90 days of hire. (training done on-site)
- Must have the stamina and physical flexibility (walking, sitting, standing, bending, running, stretching, reaching) to participate in children's activities and communicate with children face-to-face.
