Rising Leader Associate Teacher

YMCA of Muncie•Muncie, IN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Instructs children in developmentally appropriate activities designed to promote social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and creative growth in the Rising Leaders Program.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age
One (1) to three (3) years of previous experience in working with children in licensed and/or NAEYC accredited center required.
Must hold a valid driver’s license, insurable driver’s record according to the YMCA’s insurance carriers, and have reliable transportation to travel for business meetings, training events, YMCA site visits, vendors and suppliers, etc.
Computer skills needed, particularly with Microsoft Office and email applications, along with ability to learn the internal YMCA software.
Basic knowledge and communication to engage with children and families.
New Employee Orientation, Child Care Child Abuse Prevention, Bloodborne Pathogens and Communicable Disease within 30 days of hire to be refreshed every year.
Adult/Infant CPR/AED, First Aid required before employment (counted in ratios) and kept current.
Must have passed a physical examination conducted within the past 12 months prior to beginning work.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in ECE/Child Development or equivalent (a minimum of 24 credit hours Early Childhood/Child Development coursework) is preferred.
Experience in supervising others preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists the Site Lead in implementing an emergent curriculum and group activities to stimulate growth in language, reading, math, science, social and motor skills as well as emotional development and creative ability.
Assisting the lead teacher in maintaining an inclusive learning environment that fosters creative exploration, demonstrates respect for the child’s work, while encouraging communication and relationships.
Respects children always, interacts at their eye level, showing a warm, caring, and pleasant demeanor.
Knows the names of children, parents, and other staff. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions.
Assist with homework help or academic support as needed.
Presents a professional manner through a neat and clean appearance. Follows YMCA dress code.
Maintains effective and appropriate communication (written, verbal, and non-verbal) with all program constituents.
Assists the Site Lead in maintaining all required documentation.
Upholds all policies, practices, and procedures of the YMCA of Muncie and Mitchell Early Childhood and Family Center.
Supports Annual Campaign and other fund-raising activities.
Completes incident and accident reports as required.
Uphold guidelines as outlined in the Employee Handbook of the Association.
All other duties as assigned.