Assistant Teacher

Sheridan County YMCA • Sheridan, WY

3d

About The Position

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Under the guidance and supervision of the Childcare Director, the Assistant Teacher is responsible for providing direction for the program and classroom, and implementing program curriculum, along with providing a quality experience to children and parents that focus on the Y values.

Requirements

• Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position; including leading class, walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and switch tasks as new challenges and projects emerge.

Responsibilities

• Ability to design, organize and implement age appropriate and developmentally appropriate daily lesson/activity plans
• Ability to solve practical problems and work through situations of varying gravity
• Maintain continuing education credits (STARS) required by state licensing
• Supervise the children, classroom and all activities in a safe environment
• Conduct parent conferences and maintain positive relationships and effective communication with parents
• Maintain required program records
• Attend and participate in family nights, program activities, staff meetings and staff training
• Understand ratios and youth staff, know the number of youth in program at all times
• Communicate effectively the behavior of the child and not the character of the child
• Facilitate transportation safety
• Pursue/participate in ongoing training
• Attend all staff meetings and in-services
• Assist in fundraising activities and special volunteer events

Benefits

• Retirement: contribute optional percentage or dollar amount to a 401k or Roth account – YMCA will match up to 4%. Additional retirement contribution annually per Board discretion.
• Personal Time Off
• Free Single Gold Y membership, with discounts on higher tiers of membership
• 50% discount on YMCA Childcare and FREE After School Program
• First Camp session free – 50% off subsequent sessions
• One FREE program per session
• FREE training including CPR Certification

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed