Description

Job Title: Preschool Child Care Assistant

Status: non-exempt, Y Job Grade 4

Wage: Assistants start at $15.53/hr or doe, Lead Teachers start at $17.95/or doe

Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 6pm, various shifts (no weekends)

Departments: Y Development Center and Learning Center

Reports to: Childcare Center Director

Probation:Subject to a 12-month introductory (probationary) period

POSITION SUMMARY: Whether you are new to the field or experienced, the Missoula Family YMCA is looking for team oriented, committed and compassionate people who love to engage and have fun with young children aged 5 months to 5 years. The Y offers a quality care learning environment for children, and training and professional development for our staff, all focused on creating a love of learning. We are hiring Child Care Assistants, either full time or part time, with the opportunity for advancement. The Child Care Assistant Teacher helps teachers in organizing and leading daily activities of infants, toddlers and pre-kindergarten children. They implement the program curriculum and environment, providing a high quality, developmentally appropriate experience to meet the needs of the children and families in the program. We're building a new pre-school, and we invite you to be part of something big! Applicants must be able to thrive in an environment with the unique challenges of a non-profit community service organization and work with limited supervision.

The Missoula Y is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a welcoming, inclusive space for all, we value all people for their unique talents, and actively promote practices that support diversity, inclusion, and equity.

BENEFITS:Full Time employment benefits at the Y include a free family membership with discounts for Y programs and classes, paid vacation and sick time, paid life insurance, group health, vision and dental insurance (employee contribution required), and retirement plan contributions after two years with sufficient hours worked. Part Time employment benefits include a free individual membership, program discounts and retirement contributions after sufficient time worked. 403(b) retirement savings accounts are available to all staff. 

Apply at: http://ymcamissoula.org/employment

Requirements

Education/Certification

• Preferred – High school diploma or equivalent
• Preferred: Experience in a licensed childcare facility, or college level coursework in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or Psychology 
• Required – Must have current CPR and First Aid or obtain within first 30 days of employment (available at the Y)

Experience

• Preferred – 1-2 years experience in child care or working with children