Part-Time Child Care Assistant Teacher
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PAY: $12.00-$14.00/hour
POSITION TYPE: Part-time
BENEFITS:
- Complimentary Individual YMCA Membership
- 50% Employee Only Discount on YMCA Programs
- CPR/AED/First Aid Certification Provided Upon Employment
- Flexible Hours
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
As an Assistant Teacher in our licensed Child Care Center, you’ll work alongside a Lead Teacher to support children ages 6 weeks to 6 years. You'll help implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum and create a warm, engaging environment that encourages hands-on learning, exploration, and growth. This role plays a vital part in upholding our mission, values, and commitment to quality care. Typical work schedule for this position would be Monday - Friday, with various shifts available.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Establish and maintain a safe and healthy day care environment through room arrangement and organization, implement snacks/meals and healthy eating, maintain safe equipment, and follow state licensing regulations.
- Enhance child’s physical and intellectual competence by providing a balance between child/teacher-initiated activities, quiet/active opportunities, and small/large motor play.
- Implement an integrated curriculum and encourage a multi-choice, pressure free, hands on environment.
- Implement curriculum daily. Promote hands-on activities, self-esteem, cultural diversity, and creative expression. Establish a semi-structured setting with smooth transition periods while allowing flexibility.
- Establish positive and productive relationships with children and families.
- Supervise and encourage the children with positive guidance and techniques.
- Ensure smooth program operation that is responsive to participant needs.
- Maintain a commitment to professionalism and quality programming for children by promoting the YMCA mission and values.
- Attend staff meetings, staff trainings, and in-service provided by the YMCA.
- Support and supervise volunteers assigned to your room.
- Attend to all state licensing regulations as well as YMCA quality standards. Adhere to OSHA standards and guidelines.