Assistant Teacher (Full Time) - Caylor Nickel Family YMCA

YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne • Bluffton, IN

12d • $14 - $15 • Onsite

About The Position

The YMCA is looking for dedicated, caring, and creative individuals to join our Childcare team! In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to foster a fun, safe, and nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and explore their potential. The Caylor Nickel Foundation Family YMCA is seeking a full-time Assistant Teacher who is enthusiastic and compassionate to join our team.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• Excellent communication, supervisory, and organizational skills.
• An elevated level of organization, flexibility, and ability to handle difficult situations effectively.
• Able to fulfill all demands in spirit, mind, and body as an assistant teacher.
• Ability to relate to, welcome, and communicate with diverse groups of people regardless of age, race, economic status, religion, or cultural differences.

Responsibilities

• Supervise assigned groups of children and engage in positive staff-child interaction.
• Promote a healthy, emotional, social, intellectual, and physical environment for each child.
• Success in this position is defined as growth in student participation and quality enrichment, sound adherence to defined safety and educational standards by the staff, and positive feedback from parents.

Benefits

• Free YMCA membership for staff and household.
• Participation in many free programs.
• 12% employer-funded retirement plan upon eligibility.
• Free training and certifications.
• Opportunities to advance and potentially find a long-term career.
• Up to four hours of Childwatch offered at membership branches during regular child watch hours.
• 50% discounted before and after school care and summer day camp options.
• Flexible schedule.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed