Teacher's Assistant - Polk ECE

YMCA of Northern Utah • Ogden, UT

3d • $14 - $17

About The Position

The Teacher's Assistant Early Childhood at the YMCA of Northern Utah supports the Y’s mission of strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The role maintains a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects individuals, promotes the potential of youth, and provides a quality experience for children and their families. The position primarily works with children ages 3–5.

The Teacher's Assistant supervises children, the classroom, and program activities; follows applicable legal and YMCA procedures and standards; maintains the program site, equipment, and required records; and creates purposeful, developmentally appropriate programming to support children’s academic, social, physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. The role also builds relationships with children and families, maintains a safe and clean work area, and participates in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, trainings, and professional development. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Pass a background check with fingerprinting before hire or within 10 days of hire.
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications required within 60 days of hire.
• State-approved Food Handlers permit required within 10 days of hire.
• Complete Child Abuse Prevention training during onboarding.
• Ability to plan, organize, and implement age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate activities.
• Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
• Commitment to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with young children in a childcare or developmental setting.
• Previous experience with diverse populations.
• Written and verbal Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children, the classroom, and program activities, primarily with students ages 3–5.
• Follow procedures and standards established by law or the YMCA, provide ADA accommodations where appropriate, and maintain the program site, equipment, and required records.
• Nurture children through purposeful programming and create activities that support their academic, social, physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
• Create positive rapport and shared interests with youth.
• Demonstrate reliability, flexibility, organization, and the ability to follow directions and assigned tasks.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and practice good safety habits.
• Maintain ongoing dialogue with parents and caregivers about children’s needs and progress, and connect families to the YMCA.
• Attend and participate in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training; be willing to attend activities or training on Saturdays or days off.
• Participate in professional development for Early Childhood Education and YMCA Leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 100% discount on childcare programming for staff working 15 or more hours per week.
• 50% discount on childcare programming for staff working fewer than 15 hours per week.
• Employee and employer retirement contribution options.
• Professional development assistance.

What This Job Offers

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