Child Care Assistant Teacher

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

A Better US Starts With U!

We are hiring for a FT Assistant teacher for our 18-24 month old room and our Pre-K room.

The Assistant Teacher supports the teaching staff in implementing childcare programs and assists in providing high quality childcare services to children and parents that focus on the YMCA core values. This position provides direct supervision to a group of children in a classroom and creates positive, nurturing relationships with children, while building cooperative relationships with parents/caregivers. This position may work with infants through school age children. Hours are Monday-Friday between 6:45 am and 6:00 pm. Full Time staff receives a family YMCA membership, a daily lunch and other full time benefits!

Download an application from our website www.aberdeenymca.org or pick one up at the Aberdeen YMCA.

A completed YMCA application is required for consideration.

JOB REQUIREMENTS, PREFERRED EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

· Minimum of 18 years of age (required)

· One or more year’s related experience preferred.

· Satisfactory background check.

· Current CPR/First Aid certification (may be obtained upon hire through employer)

Essential Functions:

· Availability to work varied hours; early mornings, days, early evenings.

· Assist with the implementation of daily plans and activities.

· Assist with supervising the children, classroom, and all activities.

· Maintaining child/staff ratios within the licensing law requirements.

· Customer service skills for greeting members, parents/caregivers and guests in a friendly manner with effective and positive communication.

· Support classroom and behavior management consistently according to guidelines.

· Maintain confidentiality and display professionalism.

· Must have flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.

· A willingness to commit to the mission of the YMCA, promote the YMCA’s core values and areas of focus into daily work.

· Attend staff meetings and parent conferences.

· Assist with special events as needed.

· Complete other duties as assigned.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Resumes and employment applications can be returned to the email address above or at 5 S. State Street, Aberdeen, SD 57401. Applications can be found on our website at www.aberdeenymca.org.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.85 - $17.05 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• A YMCA application is required of all candidates. Will you complete and return a YMCA application for employment consideration?

Please indicate how you prefer to get the YMCA application?
Pick one up at the YMCA, have one emailed to you (please provide your email address here), print one off from our website at www.aberdeenymca.org or receive through your really account?
*If you provide an email, please check your spam/junk folder for the application.

Experience:

• Child Care: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $17