Child Development Assistant - Classroom Support

Armed Services YMCA El Paso; Alaska; On-site; USD 23,419 - 28,929; Full time

Job summary

ARMED SERVICES YMCA of ALASKA seeks a Teacher’s Assistant to support classroom operations in our Alaska program. This role assists the teacher with daily curriculum delivery and maintains a safe, caring environment for children, aligning with state regulations and DOD standards.

Responsibilities include supporting routines, documenting status, communicating with families, and participating in training. Start date is August 24; expect 40 lbs lifting and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Understand hiring is on a trial basis for 6 months and then re-evaluated.
• Must successfully complete all required training and certification required by the ASYMCA and DOD guidelines
• Must successfully pass all background checks to include Installation Record Check, State Check, Fingerprint, CNACI.
• Very good organizational and time management skills.
• Must have a positive attitude.
• Knowledge of Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in implementation of daily schedule/curriculum with attention to the needs of the children, including quality, health, safety, and cleanliness of environment beyond minimum regulations and requirements.
• Inform the teacher immediately when social, mental health, educational or medical services appear necessary for any child in the classroom.
• Maintain nurturing and responsive interactions with children.
• Maintain open parent communications including individual or group meetings.
• Lead by example; encourage classroom success through modeling positive behaviors.
• Resolve conflicts when necessary to ensure a positive experience for everyone and in cooperation with the procedures established by the teacher.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Positive attitude

Tools

Word

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

ARMED SERVICES YMCA of ALASKA seeks a Teacher’s Assistant to support classroom operations in our Alaska program. This role assists the teacher with daily curriculum delivery and maintains a safe, caring environment for children, aligning with state regulations and DOD standards.

Responsibilities include supporting routines, documenting status, communicating with families, and participating in training. Start date is August 24; expect 40 lbs lifting and flexible scheduling.