Early Learning Childcare Assistant Teacher

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assists in implementing curriculum and developmentally appropriate activities within established guidelines.

• Contributes ideas, creativity, and feedback to support classroom activities, curriculum implementation, and program quality.

• Nurtures children through purposeful programming dedicated to building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families.

• Supervises children, classroom environments, and activities, including ADA accommodations where appropriate, while following all procedures and standards.

• Supports ongoing observations of individual children and assists with developmental assessments and classroom documentation.

• Cultivates positive relationships and maintains effective communication with children, families, and staff.

• Maintains consistent communication with families through YMCA-approved communication platforms to keep parents informed about their child’s daily experiences, development, activities, and care.

• Engages families and helps connect them to the YMCA community.

• Maintains classroom environments, program spaces, and equipment to ensure cleanliness, organization, and safety.

• Maintains confidentiality of children, families, and staff at all times.

• Demonstrates initiative by identifying classroom needs, supporting teammates, and helping maintain smooth daily operations.

• Supports the Classroom Lead Teacher and Program Director with classroom responsibilities, transitions, problem solving, and daily routines.

• Participates in professional development opportunities and applies learning to strengthen classroom practices and program quality.

• Attends and participates in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, trainings, and YMCA events.

• Ensures YMCA policies, licensing regulations, health and safety standards, and procedures are followed at all times.

• Maintains an environment that ensures children’s safety, well-being, and emotional development.

• Ensures zero tolerance for abuse and actively participates in the protection of youth and teens.

• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Must be at least 18 years of age

• Experience working with children preferred

• Ability to relate effectively to children, families, staff members, and volunteers

• Strong communication, organization, teamwork, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to take initiative and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Child Care Assistant Teacher supports the Classroom Lead Teacher in providing high-quality early childhood programming and nurturing care for children. This position assists with implementing curriculum, maintaining a safe and engaging learning environment, building positive relationships with families, and contributing ideas that support classroom success and child development. The Assistant Teacher demonstrates initiative, teamwork, flexibility, and a commitment to continuous growth and improvement.