Preschool - Associate Teacher

YMCA of Muncie • Muncie, IN

6h • $11 - $15 • Onsite

About The Position

Instructs children in developmentally appropriate activities designed to promote social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and creative growth in the Apple Tree Child Development Center.

Requirements

• Associate Teacher certification or equivalent experience in early childhood education.
• Knowledge of the Reggio Emilia Approach.
• Understanding of child development principles.
• Effective communication skills (written, verbal, and non-verbal).
• Ability to maintain required documentation.
• Familiarity with health and safety standards in childcare.
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory agencies (CACFP, NAEYC, PTQ, CCDF, licensing, YMCA, etc…).
• Ability to partner with families and engage them in the program.
• Willingness to stay updated on best practices in child development.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a multi-age classroom.
• Experience with Indiana Early Learning Foundations.
• Experience with YMCA policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assists the lead teacher in implementing an emergent curriculum and provocations in a multi-age classroom based on the Reggio Emilia Approach, focusing on children’s needs and interests; aligning projected outcomes with the Indiana Early Learning Foundations.
• Assists the lead teacher in maintaining a Reggio inspired learning environment that fosters creative exploration, demonstrates respect for the child’s work, while encouraging communication and relationships.
• Maintains effective and appropriate communication (written, verbal, and non-verbal) with all program constituents.
• Assists the lead teacher in maintaining all required documentation (children’s assessments, licensing requirements, accreditation, and Paths to Quality requirements).
• Implements and adheres to health and safety, and all other quality standards set forth by partnering/regulatory agencies (CACFP, NAEYC, PTQ, CCDF, licensing, YMCA, etc…).
• Upholds all policies, practices, and procedures of the YMCA of Muncie and Mitchell Early Childhood and Family Center.
• Partners with families; through engaging them in the program and connecting families to each other.
• Keep abreast of current knowledge in child development and best practices working with children and the Reggio Emilia Approach to teaching.
• All other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree