Assistant Teacher

YMCA of Metropolitan Denver • Aurora, CO

17d

About The Position

The Assistant Teacher plans, organizes, conducts, and delivers a quality, age-appropriate program for children under the direction of the Center Director. Working as part of the Early Childhood Team, the Assistant Teacher provides world-class 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 YMCA of Metro Denver describes its mission as elevating lives and rising together, with a focus on elevating its people, purpose, partnerships, and promise. Employees must comply with YMCA child abuse prevention policies and related screening, training, supervision, and reporting requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 16 years.
• Qualified according to state guidelines.
• Certified in first aid and CPR.
• Familiarity with quality standards and state guidelines.
• Knowledge of High/Scope and COR Curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Remain accountable for children in care and operate within YMCA and state guidelines.
• May open the center or close a classroom; occasionally oversee a classroom during the first two hours of center operation and for one hour during nap time.
• Maintain the center in a clean, hazard-free state 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.
• Be knowledgeable about and support the YMCA annual support campaign and 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
• Generous 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

What This Job Offers

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