Assistant Teacher

YMCA of Metropolitan Denver; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free individual membership

Program discounts

Generous retirement contributions

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

YMCA of Metro Denver is seeking a Part-Time Early Childhood Teacher to nurture infants through preschoolers. You will plan age-appropriate activities, read stories, build blocks, and shape bright futures in a welcoming YMCA environment.

Under the Center Director, you will ensure safe, engaging daily experiences, uphold YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility, and collaborate with a supportive Early Childhood Team for outstanding customer service and family engagement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 16 years old.
• Qualified according to State guidelines.
• Certified in first aid and CPR.
• Familiar with quality standards and State Guidelines.
• Knowledgeable in High/Scope and COR Curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for children in care within YMCA and state guidelines.
• Open/close center; oversee classroom during first hours and nap time as needed.
• Maintain center in a clean, hazard-free state and repair as necessary.
• Present yourself as a positive role model and participate in staff meetings and trainings.
• Report suspected child abuse to the Director.
• Assist in other classrooms as necessary.

Skills

Clear Communication

Customer Service

Inclusion

Safety

Active Listening

Education

First aid certification

CPR certification

Job description

Tiny humans. Big impact.Join our Y Academy team as a Part-Time Early Childhood Teacher (infant–preschool) and spend your days reading stories, building block towers, and shaping bright futures.Flexible hoursSupportive teamA workplace where you truly belongIf you love laughter, learning, and making a difference—this is your place.POSITION SUMMARYUnder the direction of the Center Director, the Assistant Teacher will plan, organize, conduct and deliver a quality age-appropriate program for children. The Assistant Teacher will work as part of the Early Childhood Team to deliver world-class customer service and relationship building skills to create a welcoming environment at the YMCA. The incumbent will also exhibit the core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility in all aspects of their work with the YMCA.OUR PATHFor 150 years, the YMCA of Metro Denver has been more than a place - it is a movement that lifts spirit, mind and body for all. Our direction is clear: Elevate Lives and Rise Together. Grounded by our mission and strengthened by the global YMCA movement we will elevate our people, purpose, partnerships and promise.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSAccountable for children in care and operating within the YMCA and state guidelinesMay be responsible for opening the center, closing classroom; occasionally oversee classroom for the first two hours of center operation and one hour during nap timeMaintain Center in clean and hazard free state; proactively clean and/or repair areasPresent self as a positive role model, maintain neat and clean appearanceAttend scheduled staff meetings and trainingReport on suspected child abuse situations to the DirectorAssist in other classrooms as necessaryMaintain classroom records regarding accidents, medications and attendanceActively participate in children's activities which promote the Center's goals and objectivesBe knowledgeable and supportive of the YMCA annual support campaign, and general procedures and policies, including personnel guidelines, facility access procedures, membership policies, and emergency plansLEADERSHIP COMPETENCIESClear CommunicationCustomer ServiceInclusionSafetyActive ListeningWORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDSEmployee will frequently be required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger to handle or feel objects, tools, controls, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear and taste and smellOccasionally exposed to wet and humid conditions, outdoor weather conditionsRequired to lift 10-50 poundsSpecific vision abilities are required including accurate sight up close, distant, peripheral and focusNoise level in the work environment is moderate to highYMCA CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION & RISK MANAGEMENTThe YMCA is committed to the safety and well-being of all children and vulnerable individuals. As part of our commitment to child abuse prevention and Praesidium accreditation standards, all employees are required to comply with YMCA abuse prevention policies, including screening, training, supervision, and reporting requirements.QUALIFICAIONSMinimum 16 years oldQualified according to State guidelinesCertified in first aid and CPRFamiliar with quality standards and State GuidelinesKnowledgeable in High/Scope and COR CurriculumBENEFITS:Free individual membershipProgram discountsGenerous Retirement Contribution Options -Includes company contribution of 10% once eligibility is metEmployee Assistance ProgramAccrue 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours workedPaid Time off for those scheduled and working 20+ per week