Description

Supports the work of Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Builds members’ and the community’s understanding of the YMCA’s cause and impact. Creates a safe, enjoyable, culturally aware, and positive environment that promotes wellness and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures with advocacy for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)

Under the supervision of the Lead Teacher and Director, the Associate Teacher provides direction for the program and classroom and implements the program curriculum. Provides quality experience to children and parents that focuses on the YMCA values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring while using a DEI lens. 

OUR CULTURE: 

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become.?We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality.?We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.?We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential.?We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you. 

Requirements

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

1. Builds personal and meaningful relationships with YMCA members, participants, volunteers, and guests. While exemplifying the Y’s commitment to DEI and the four-character values of caring, honesty, respect & responsibility and responds to all member and community inquiries in a timely manner. 
2. Performs other duties as assigned. 
3. Implements curriculum within the established guidelines.
4. Assists with designing and implementing daily lesson/activity plans.
5. Supervises the children, classroom, and all activities.
6. Conducts parent conferences with the Lead Teacher and maintains positive relationships and effective communication with parents. Engages parents as volunteers.
7. Maintains program site and equipment.
8. Maintains required program records.
9. Attends and participates in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training (18 hours per year) 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

Meets 80% to 100% of the following qualifications: 

1. Ability to perform duties with professionalism, enthusiasm, kindness, empathy, care, honesty, and respect. 
2. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community. 
3. Meets educational and experience qualifications established by childcare licensing.
4. At least 18 years of age
5. CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse prevention training within 30 days of hire date.
6. Health form completed within the 30 days (about 4 and a half weeks) of hire date; renewed every 3 years.
7. At least 1 year of experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred. 

PREFERED LEVEL QUALIFICATIONS: 

1. A certificate in DEI or extensive training and work experience. 
2. Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.
3. 3 or more years of experience working in a licensed childcare facility.