Assistant Teacher

The YMCA Child Development Center is seeking candidates to fill a part-time Assistant Teacher position. Qualified candidate will provide quality experience to children and parents that focuses on the YMCA values of honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

Candidate must have the ability to demonstrate and/or show competency in the following areas:

· Assist Lead Teacher in developing and implementing a stimulating age appropriate curriculum.

· Conducts highest level of attention, care and adherence to regulations and operational instructions for meals and feedings, diaper changing, potty training, restroom and personal hygiene assistance.

· Assists Lead Teacher in implementing daily activities that promote the healthy emotional, social, cognitive, physical, and spiritual growth of each child.

· Build relationships with parents to encourage cooperation, participation and understanding of age appropriate development for their children.

· Helps Lead Teacher maintain accurate and complete records for each child’s development, which can be reported to parents as needed.

· Be aware of children with special needs and accommodate as needed and as able.

· With Director of Child Development and Lead Teacher, ensures compliance with all licensing requirements and maintaining required program records.

· Models appropriate behavior consistent with the YMCA Mission.

· Follows and adheres to the YMCA childcare policies and guidelines.

· Communicates effectively with parents about their children on a daily basis.

· Communicates with Lead Teacher regarding discipline issues, problem areas, and non-compliance matters; and works together as a team with parents, when needed.

· Helps Lead Teacher maintain an attractive, safe and healthy environment, including creating room decorations, completing daily cleaning duties, and other miscellaneous tasks.

· Assists Lead Teacher in performing daily activities; including, setting up the classroom, conducting activities, monitoring playground activities, cleaning and sanitizing toys and equipment.

· Assists with first response first-aid in the event of injury.

· Performs any and all other duties that are required or that may be assigned to achieve the mission and goals of the YMCA.

· Attends and participates in program activities, staff meetings, and staff trainings.

Experience/Certification Required:

High school diploma, GED, or higher degree required, experience with children in a developmental setting preferred.

Salary/Benefits:

Part time with possible full time opportunities.

Pay commensurate with experience.

Y staff may qualify for free or discounted memberships and discounted programs and classes.

Send application/resume to Sam Casalano, CEO, at scasalano (at) ymcadarkecounty.org

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Hours per week:

• 20-29

Work Remotely

• No

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $12.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $12