Assistant Teacher

Ymca; Denver (CO); In loco; USD 21.000 - 30.000; Part-time

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health and Vision Care

Dental

Paid Time off

Paid Holidays

Free Membership

Retirement contributions (10%)

Descrizione del lavoro

YMCA is seeking a Part-Time Early Childhood Teacher (infant–preschool) to work under the Center Director, delivering high-quality, age-appropriate programming. You will engage children with stories, play, and structured activities while upholding the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

Responsibilities include opening/closing tasks, maintaining records, participating in meetings, and collaborating with the Early Childhood Team to ensure welcoming customer service and

Competenze

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

Mansioni

• Plan, organize, and deliver an age-appropriate program for children.
• Maintain a clean, hazard-free classroom and safe environment.
• Record accidents, medications, and attendance accurately.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings.
• Support Center goals and YMCA policies, including safety procedures.
• Assist other classrooms as needed and participate in child activities.

Conoscenze

Clear Communication

Customer Service

Inclusion

Safety

Active Listening

Formazione

State guidelines qualification

First aid & CPR certification

Descrizione del lavoro

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:• Health and Vision Care• Dental• Generous Retirement Contribution Options -Includes company contribution of 10% once eligibility is met• Paid Time off• Paid Sick Leave• Paid Holidays• Free Membership• Program Discounts• Employee Assistance Program