Assistant Teacher

River-Crossing-Ymca; Annandale (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Discounts on child care and summer cam

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, &

Job summary

River-Crossing-Ymca in Annandale, NJ is seeking an assistant teacher for part-time afternoon hours. The role focuses on engaging children, building community connections, and creating a fun learning atmosphere.

You will work with a caring team to support youth development in a non-profit setting. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of childcare experience, a high school diploma, and is pursuing or has pursued studies in childhood education or related fields.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience working with children in a professional, volunteer, or familial capacity.
• Passion for working with children in a fun, diverse environment.
• Ability to pass all relevant clearances.

Responsibilities

• Find new and engaging ways to help kids learn.
• Be patient and kind with our parents.
• Cultivate a safe and nurturing environment that supports physical, emotional, and intellectual growth of children in the program.
• Adjust curriculum to ensure that all children meet learning objectives.
• Follow state and YMCA guidelines to ensure safety and well-being of the children.

Skills

Childcare experience

Communication with families

Education

High school diploma

Associate/Bachelor degree in childhood education or human services

Job description

Annandale, NJ | Part Time, Hourly; Monday-Friday 1:00pm-6:00pm | $17.00-$19.00 per hour

We believe great minds are nurtured by great teachers. Is that you?

We are looking for an assistant teacher passionate about bringing the best out in kids, connecting to our community and having fun!

Some rewards for joining our team:

• Free YMCA membership - access to all branches!
• Sweet discounts on child care and summer camp programs
• Planning for your future? Ask us how we do it at the Y- it's awesome!
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurances
• Generous Paid Time Off + 6 paid holidays throughout the year
• Supplemental insurance benefits

What is needed for this job

• Are 21+ and have 2+ years of experience working with children in a professional, volunteer, or familial capacity
• High school diploma
• Associate/Bachelor degree or college credits from an accredited college or university in childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education, or the human services field preferred
• Passionate about working with children in a fun, diverse environment
• Ability to pass all relevant clearances

The responsibilities we will trust you with:

• Finding new and engaging ways to help kids learn
• Being patient and kind with our parents
• Cultivating and fostering a safe and nurturing environment that will encourage physical, emotional, and intellectual growth of children in the program
• Adjusting curriculum to ensure that all children meet the learning objectives
• Utilizing state and YMCA guidelines to ensure the safety and well being of the children

What you can expect:

• Support from an amazing team
• Opportunities to learn & grow
• Being a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger

YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer All Qualified Women, Minorities, Persons with Disabilities, and US Veterans Encouraged to Apply.

After reading this, if you're thinking this is great- we want to meet you!

Location(s)

1410 US-22, Annandale , New Jersey 08801 , United States