Assistant Teacher – Part-Time (On Site)

YMCA of the Lowcountry • Ridgeland, SC

8d • $14 - $16 • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Preschool Teacher supports the YMCA’s mission by providing a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for preschool-age children (ages 2-5). This role is responsible for assisting the Lead Preschool Teacher with teaching children, implementing age-appropriate activities, and maintaining compliance with all youth safety, licensing, and program standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of two (2) years of early childhood education experience.
• Ability to actively supervise children and respond to emergencies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
• Completion of, or enrollment in, an early childhood/elementary education program is preferred.
• Experience working with preschool-age children in a state-accredited childcare setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision and care for preschool-age children in accordance with YMCA policies and state licensing requirements.
• Plan and co-lead age-appropriate activities that support social, emotional, physical, and cognitive health, safety, and sanitation procedures, including incident and accident reporting.
• Create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all children and families.
• Maintain appropriate staff-to-child ratios and active supervision at all times.
• Support positive behavior guidance using developmentally appropriate strategies.
• Responsible to meet safety standards and state licensing requirements, extensive training in ProSolutions, CPR, First Aid, and Praesidium accreditation requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation as required for program operations and compliance.
• Work collaboratively with program leadership and fellow staff.

Benefits

• Complimentary YMCA Memberships. An additional adult family member may be added for $20 per month.
• Participation in the National YMCA Retirement Fund, a defined contribution plan. Employees become eligible for a 12% employer contribution after completing 1,000 hours of service in each of two 12-month periods (doesn’t have to be consecutive).
• All staff are eligible to make voluntary 403(b) retirement contributions (no employer match).
• Discounts on YMCA Programs (Immediate Family)
• 50% discount for staff working 20 or more hours per pay period
• 25% discount for staff working 10–19 hours per pay period
• 15% discount for staff working fewer than 10 hours per pay period

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED