Preschool Assistant Teacher

YMCA Central Maryland • Ellicott City, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Y Preschool Assistant Teacher, you will assist the classroom teacher in implementing activities and assignments that are clear, well organized, and designed to meet long range learning objectives. You’ll be responsible for ensuring the health, welfare, and safety of the children enrolled in our program. You will also create an environment which fosters the social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and creative development of each child in your care. As a Y Preschool Assistant Teacher, you’ll contribute to the Y and to the overall community we serve by working with our littlest Y participants to help them prepare for success in school and life.

Requirements

• Enthusiasm for young children, patience, good humor, good judgment and a good spirit
• The ability to clearly communicate and effectively listen to children, parents/guardians, members, and other Y associates
• A high school degree or GED
• 90 hour child care certification and/or Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education

Nice To Haves

• Some prior early childhood experience

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher in implementing activities and assignments that are clear, well organized, and designed to meet long range learning objectives.
• Ensure the health, welfare, and safety of the children enrolled in our program.
• Create an environment which fosters the social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and creative development of each child in your care.
• Help prepare Y participants for success in school and life.

What This Job Offers

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