Float Assistant Teacher

Alexandria Area YMCA • Alexandria, MN

314d • $16 - $19

About The Position

Under the guidance of the Child Care Director, this individual will support the infant and toddler classrooms. They will carry out developmentally appropriate activities for a designated group of children and provide assistance to the Lead Teacher as needed.

Requirements

• Be committed to the mission and goals of the YMCA and Child Care Center.
• Must meet DHS Rule 3 Assistant Teacher qualifications.
• Required to have some level of post-secondary education, preferably in early childhood, and/or some experience in licensed early childhood facilities.
• Must complete and have a non-disqualified background study record.
• Must be certified in CPR and First Aid with Blood borne Pathogens, or obtain within the first 90 days of employment.
• Proof of completion of SIDS, Abusive Head Trauma, Child Abuse Prevention and Reporting before interaction with children.
• Must take CACFP food program training and YMCA 101 within the first 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Lead Teacher, Child Care Director and Coordinators when necessary with duties as assigned.
• Communicate respectfully and professionally with parents/guardians regarding child's development.
• Guide children's behaviors using appropriate child guidance methods.
• Support the Lead Teacher in evaluation and maintaining records on children's progress using formal and informal assessment tools.
• Take responsibility for classroom tidiness, equipment and materials.
• In the absence of the Lead Teacher, be responsible for guiding children's activities as assigned and assign tasks for the classroom aide.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays Plus Birthday PTO
• Free YMCA Family Membership
• Discounts Child Care and YMCA Programs
• Health Savings Plan
• 401(a) and 403(b) Retirement Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plans
• Mental Health Benefits – including free mental health sessions
• Professional Development
• Work-Life Balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree