Cook County YMCA - Teacher's Aide

Duluth YMCA • MN

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About The Position

The Teacher’s Aide is required to adhere to and implement the mission, goals, and values of the Duluth Area Family YMCA within the local community. This involves delivering high-quality early childhood education in the YMCA service area. The Teacher’s Aide supervises and guides a child’s development in a safe and healthy environment.

Requirements

• Must be 16 or older.
• Must enjoy working with children.
• Certifications: Basic CPR/AED and First Aid for adults, children, and infants (required). Training can be provided upon hire and must be obtained within 90 days.
• Must be able to successfully pass the Minnesota Department of Human Services Netstudy2.0 criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year of experience working with children.

Responsibilities

• Builds effective, authentic relationships with participants and parents; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA.
• Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures.
• Acts as a role model for youth and promotes the YMCA's four core values and character development.
• Assists teachers with activities that support cognitive, emotional, social, moral, and physical development in young children.
• Assists with daily routines such as bathroom breaks, changing diapers, dressing children, naps, feeding, and general hygiene care.
• Develops and maintains a constructive and ongoing rapport with children and parents.
• Implements daily lesson plans and activities set forth by the Lead Teacher.
• Collaborates with Lead Teachers and Assistant Teachers to ensure a nurturing environment for every child.
• Delivers reports on potential concerns about students to management as needed.
• Manages day-to-day classroom activities, including structured lessons, free play, bathroom breaks, lunchtime, and rest time.
• Assists with parental and guardian conferences on a regular basis.
• Completes reports in cases of suspected maltreatment or abuse to appropriate authorities.
• Assists students in emergencies, including practice drills.
• Observes and evaluates children’s performance, behavior, social development, and physical health daily.
• Maintains accurate and complete student records as required by law.
• Completes necessary training in accordance with licensure requirements.

Benefits

• Retirement accounts with a 12% contribution after two years of service with 1,000 hours in each of the two years.
• Paid time off (Accrue 1 hour of paid time off for every 30 hours worked).
• Complimentary nationwide 2 adult family membership to the Y.
• Discounts on programs, summer camps, YMCA Camp Miller.
• Team member referral program.
• Employee engagement and appreciation activities.
• Employee assistance program.
• Growth and development opportunities.
• Leadership certification and related training offered and encouraged.

What This Job Offers

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