Child Care- Assistant Teacher
About The Position
The Grand Traverse Bay YMCA is seeking individuals interested in starting a career in child care to work for an organization dedicated to serving the community. This role supports the lead teacher in the classroom by ensuring a safe, enriching, and healthy learning environment that promotes learning and progress. The YMCA is willing to invest in developing employees and their careers, offering increased compensation and childcare discounts. The organization's culture is built on the mission and core values of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality. They strive to be welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined.
Requirements
- At least 16 years of age
- Must be responsible, dependable, enthusiastic, and able to communicate effectively
- Previous child care experience
- Adult, Child, and Infant CPR/AED and First Aid (will provide training if needed)
- Must have good oral and written communications skills, including computer skills
- Outgoing personality and experience engaging with the public by phone and in person
Nice To Haves
- Current CDA credential (recommended)
- Early Childhood Education or Child Development coursework (recommended)
Responsibilities
- Assist in the daily care of children and implementing Creative Curriculum
- Maintain open communication with the Lead Teacher and will receive direction and ideas from the Lead Teacher
- Assist in providing a safe and fun environment for the children to play, learn, and grow
- Cleaning duties as outlined in the classroom cleaning checklist
- Paper work including daily activity sheets, accident reports, and portfolio documentation on each child’s learning, progress, and development
- Continuing education including classes, conferences, workshops, and in-services to enhance the knowledge and understanding of teaching; Completion of 16 clock hours per calendar year
- Communication to director regarding issues, concerns, supplies or needs within the classroom
- Appropriate communication to other staff members, children, parents, etc.
- Work within the guidelines of the YMCA’s mission, areas of focus
- All other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor
Benefits
- Increased compensation
- Childcare discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
