Assistant Teacher Early Learning - Part Time

YMCA of Central Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

FREE YMCA Membership

Paid Training

Discounted Child Care

Paid Holidays and Vacation

FREE Ongoing Early Childhood Training

Opportunities to complete CDA &Adv

Job summary

YMCA of the Columbus Area is hiring an Assistant Teacher in the Early Learning program at the Early Learning Center in Columbus, OH. The role supports curriculum delivery and child development under the guidance of the lead teacher, with daily interactions with children and families.

The position requires a high school diploma, 18+ age, and compliance with ODJFS training and licensing. The role includes benefits such as paid training, holidays, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; must be at least 18 years old.
• Career Pathway Level per SUTQ requirements.
• Submit medical statement; maintain current first aid and related trainings per ODJFS.

Responsibilities

• Assist lead teacher with curriculum implementation and lesson planning.
• Greet children and parents daily; communicate professionally with families and staff.
• Maintain classroom environment and equipment; assist with cleaning.
• Conduct informal and formal observations to inform curriculum and assessments.
• Support program compliance with YMCA, SUTQ, ODJFS licensing, grants, and NAEYC.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Contact information

• Location 2879 Johnstown Road,Columbus, OH, 43219,United States
• Base Pay $15.00 / Hour
• Job Category Early Learning, Youth, Programming
• Employee Type Part Time
• Required Degree High school

• Name Carla Kossoudji
• Email [e-mail]

Description

Assistant Teacher Early Learning

Location: Early Learning Center

Salary: $14-15/per hour

• FREE YMCA Membership
• Paid Training
• Discounted Child Care
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• Work with Diverse Teams
• FREE Ongoing Early Childhood Professional Development Training
• Opportunities to complete your CDA & advancement
• and behaves as a cause-driven leader and role model for other staff and members when it comes to desired staff behaviors; promotes youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility in all job-related functions.
• Assists the lead teacher in supervising and implementing the curriculum including leading activities and assisting with lesson planning and assessments.
• Establishes relationships with families, staff and community partners. Greets each child and parent daily; communicates often and professionally with families, staff and children.
• Maintains program environment and equipment, assists with cleaning.
• Conducts informal and formal observations of children to inform curriculum and assessments.
• Offers children appropriate affection, verbal praise, and acceptance while providing clear and consistent expectations for behavior; sets firm limits with positive phrasing and actions when necessary.
• Assists in ensuring program's compliance with all YMCA, SUTQ, ODJFS licensing, grant and NAEYC requirements.
• Assists with establishing and monitoring individual child goals.
• Maintains prompt hours and follows procedures for absences.
• If applicable, complete duties as required by the Child and Adult Care Food program.
• Establishes, maintains, and provides documents needed for OPDN registry profile and licensing.
• Attends all staff meetings, specialized training and safety training.
• Participates in special events.
• Assists in recruiting children for the program and helps maintain required enrollment numbers.
• Assists with obtaining necessary paperwork from families.
• Assists Lead Teacher in meeting all classroom requirements.
• Professionally represents the Y at local elementary schools.
• Assists in administering required screenings.
• Maintains confidentiality with all student and school records.
• Enters data as requested by the Lead Teacher or Director.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); must be at least 18 years of age.
• Career Pathway Level as determined by Program's SUTQ requirements.
• Must submit medical statement as required by ODJFS standards. Must obtain and keep current training certifications in first aid, communicable diseases, child abuse recognition & prevention required by ODJFS.
• Passionate belief in the Y's cause of nurturing the potential of all youth, supporting healthy living for all people and finding ways to help and support our neighbors.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Proven track record of developing authentic relationships with others.
• Ability to foster a collaborative team approach to solving challenging situations.