Assistant Teacher

Southeastern Indiana YMCA; Batesville (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Parental Leave

Discounts on YMCA programs

Childcare Discount

Job summary

Southern Indiana YMCA is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support the lead teacher in delivering age-appropriate activities that foster social, physical, and intellectual growth. You will follow state regulations and NECPA guidelines while maintaining a safe, clean classroom and clear communication with families.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and CPR/First Aid certification, plus strong teamwork and dependable attendance.

Qualifications

• Current CPR/AED/First Aid certification required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with parents and staff.
• Strong understanding of NECPA Ethical Code of Conduct and state licensing rules.

Responsibilities

• Assist lead teacher with implementing activities to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth.
• Follow state regulations pertinent to the classroom and care of children.
• Maintain classroom safety, hygiene, and proper medication procedures.
• Document incidents and communicate promptly with parents and staff.
• Prepare materials for daily planned activities and support lesson plans.
• Attend staff meetings, trainings, and center events.

Skills

CPR/First Aid Certification

Communication Skills

NECPA Code of Conduct

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

WHY SIYMCA?

At Southern Indiana YMCA, our team members are our strongest asset. We strive to attract and retain passionate people who want to live out our mission and make a difference in the communities we serve. We are motivated to provide a supportive and caring environment with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career development.

CAREERS INSPIRED TO SUPPORT

SIYMCA has a rewarding opportunity to serve as an Assistant Teacher within our team. We truly exercise a people first mindset. We know that providing a caring and supportive environment for our members begins and ends with our employees. We are looking for compassionate people to join our mission. We will offer a great place to work, collaborative team environment, and resources to support your personal and professional development.

How You’ll Make An Impact

In harmony with the YMCA mission, and the YMCA Learning Center Philosophy, the Assistant Teacher shall assist the lead teacher in the implementation of activities to promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of the children in her/his care.

Expected to understand and follow state regulations related to those regulations pertinent to the assistant teacher’s classroom and care of children. The assistant teacher must have good communication skills, both verbal and written. Adult & Pediatric CPR/AED/First Aid certification is required and must be maintained while employed at the center.

• Establish and maintain a friendly rapport with members/parents. Keep parents informed of child’s progress by daily communication as well as assisting the lead teacher in parent/teacher conferences.
• All incidents are properly documented and communicated.
• Provide a superior level of care to all children.
• Show respect for peers and management…follow NECPA Ethical Code of Conduct.
• Follow lesson plans and activities that are age appropriate for the children in his/her care.
• Assist lead teacher with the preparation of the materials required for the daily planned activities.
• Participate in large motor activities by running, dancing, walking for an extended period of time.
• Practice appropriate discipline techniques as established by NECPA and state licensing.
• Supervise rest periods as governed by state licensing.
• Maintain classroom ratios and follow attendance procedures.
• Ensure that all medication dispensing procedures are followed appropriately.
• Respond immediately to children who are expressing any form of distress.
• Follow all YMCA, NECPA and state regulations regarding safety and hygiene procedures.
• Assist children with hygiene and self-help needs in a safe and appropriate manner. (In diapering and younger classrooms, lifting children up to 50 pounds will be required).
• Assist in the direction of emergency procedures such as fire and tornado drills.
• Assist in the maintenance of all classroom areas in a proper and clean manner, clean classroom and equipment, outside play areas, restrooms, counter tops and motor room.
• Complete and submit all records as required.
• Attend staff meetings, training, and center events as scheduled.
• Maintain state and Paths to QUALITY training requirements.
• Attend 30 hours of training annually that apply to position.
• Comply with all YMCA policies and procedures.
• Maintain an acceptable attendance record.
• If caring for children ages 6 weeks to 23 months, must be 21 years of age or older.
• Other duties assigned as necessary for job well done.

What You’ll Need

• High School Diploma or GED

CORE COMPETNECIES

• Community: Makes member and community needs paramount and does everything in his/her power to engage and partner with members and community to exceed expectations.
• Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and cultural competence.
• Relationships: Builds authentic relationships in the service of enhancing individual and team performance to support the Y’s work.
• Program/Project Management: Ensures program or project goals are met with intended impact.
• Collaboration: Develops strategies to ensure staff and volunteers reflect the community while continuing to build and nurture strategic relationships.

Benefits We Offer

Full-Time Status

• Paid Time Off & Holiday pay
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits program (Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Company Paid Employee Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Parental Leave)
• 403(b) retirement plan with a 12% employer contribution
• Paid Family Membership
• Childcare Discount
• Discount on SIYMCA Programs

Part-Time + Status

• Paid Time Off & Holiday pay
• 403(b) retirement plan with a 12% employer contribution if minimum eligibility requirements are met
• Childcare & Membership Discounts
• Discount on SIYMCA Programs

Part-Time Status

• Membership Discount
• Discount on SIYMCA Programs

What Sets Us Apart

Employee Development: We offer professional development opportunities through on-site education sessions and TEACH Scholarships available to eligible employees for the pursuit of an early childhood education degree or certification.

We Take Care of Our Team: Our comprehensive benefits plan offers resources for team members to maintain emotional, physical, and financial well-being.

We Support Each Other: Our mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. We carry that mission through to our team in offering a supportive and collaborative work environment.

We Celebrate Each Other: We work hard to support our communities and encourage our progress along the way. We offer team building and employee recognition programs that energize and inspire our work individually and as a team.

SIYMCA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type with regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity of expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.