Assistant Teacher
About The Position
Under the direction of the Center Director, the Assistant Teacher plans, organizes, conducts, and delivers a quality, age-appropriate program for children. Working as part of the Early Childhood Team, the Assistant Teacher provides strong customer service and builds relationships to create a welcoming YMCA environment. The role requires demonstrating the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. The Assistant Teacher is accountable for children in care and works within YMCA and state guidelines. Duties may include opening the center, closing a classroom, and occasionally overseeing a classroom during the first two hours of center operation and for one hour during nap time. The position also involves maintaining a clean, hazard-free center; attending staff meetings and training; reporting suspected child abuse to the Director; and supporting other classrooms as needed. The YMCA of Metro Denver describes its mission as elevating lives and rising together, grounded in its purpose and the global YMCA movement. Employees must follow child abuse prevention policies and screening, training, supervision, and reporting requirements.
Requirements
- Be at least 16 years old.
- Be qualified according to state guidelines.
- Hold current first aid and CPR certifications.
- Be familiar with quality standards and state guidelines.
- Have knowledge of High/Scope and COR curriculum.
Responsibilities
- Plan, organize, conduct, and deliver a quality, age-appropriate program for children.
- Remain accountable for children in care and operate within YMCA and state guidelines.
- May open the center, close a classroom, and occasionally oversee a classroom during the first two hours of center operation and one hour during nap time.
- Maintain the center in a clean, hazard-free condition and proactively clean or repair areas.
- Serve as a positive role model and maintain a neat, clean appearance.
- Attend scheduled staff meetings and training.
- Report suspected child abuse situations to the Director.
- Assist in other classrooms as necessary.
- Maintain classroom records regarding accidents, medications, and attendance.
- Actively participate in children’s activities that promote the Center’s goals and objectives.
- Know and support the YMCA annual support campaign and follow general procedures and policies, including personnel guidelines, facility access procedures, membership policies, and emergency plans.
- Comply with YMCA abuse-prevention policies, including screening, training, supervision, and reporting requirements.
Benefits
- Free individual membership
- Program discounts
- Retirement contribution options, including a company contribution of 10% once eligibility is met
- Employee Assistance Program
- Accrue one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked
- Paid time off for employees scheduled and working 20 or more hours per week
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
