Part-time Assistant Teacher/Aide - Float

Alexandria Area YMCAAlexandria, MN
1h$16 - $19

About The Position

Part-time Assistant Teacher/Aide - Float Vivie Location $16–$19/hour Monday–Friday | 12:00 PM – 5:30 PM Love laughter, learning, and little high-fives? We're on the hunt for an enthusiastic Assistant Teacher to help us turn every day into and adventure. Step into a classroom where curiosity rules, creativity shines, and every questions is worth exploring. If you're ready to jump in, lend a hand, and make a day brighter for our kids - Come Join Our Team! Under the guidance of the Child Care Director, this individual will support the infant and toddler classrooms. They will carry out developmentally appropriate activities for a designated group of children and provide assistance to the Lead Teacher as needed.

Requirements

  • Be committed to the mission and goals of the YMCA and Child Care Center.
  • Must meet DHS Rule 3 Assistant Teacher qualifications.
  • Required to have some level of post-secondary education, preferably in early childhood, and/or some experience in licensed early childhood facilities.
  • Must complete and have a non-disqualified background study record.
  • Must be certified in CPR and First Aid with Blood borne Pathogens, or obtain within the first 90 days of employment.
  • Proof completion of SIDS, Abusive Head Trauma, Child Abuse Prevention and Reporting before interaction with children.
  • Must take CACFP food program training and YMCA 101 within the first 90 days of employment.
  • Must be in good physical, mental, and emotional health and may be required to lift children and light equipment (5-50lb).
  • Must be in constant awareness of the children’s safety, ensuring that activities follow rules and regulations which limit risk to the participants.
  • Required to speak and hear.
  • Required to reach with and use hands and arms.
  • Must be able to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • Must dress appropriately for the weather as both indoor and outdoor activities are scheduled.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the Lead Teacher, Child Care Director and Coordinators when necessary with duties as assigned.
  • Communicate respectfully and professionally with parents/guardians regarding child's development.
  • Guide children's behaviors using appropriate child guidance methods.
  • Support the Lead Teacher in evaluation and maintaining records on children's progress using formal and informal assessment tools.
  • Take responsibility for classroom tidiness, equipment and materials.
  • In the absence of the Lead Teacher, be responsible for guiding children's activities as assigned and assign tasks for the classroom aide.
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