Childcare Associate Teacher - Part-TIme

Keene Family YMCA; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Childcare Associate Teacher to nurture and mentor children in a supportive environment. This part-time role offers flexible schedules and professional development opportunities, allowing you to make a meaningful impact in the community. You will work closely with a dedicated team, implementing engaging curriculum while fostering strong relationships with children and their families. If you are enthusiastic about child development and want to contribute to a mission-driven organization, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

YMCA Membership

Flexible Schedules

Professional Development Opportunities

401a Retirement Plan

403b Retirement Savings Option

Qualifications

• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups and communicate positively.
• Experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement curriculum and maintain a positive classroom environment.
• Build relationships with children and parents while ensuring safety.

Skills

Communication Skills

Childcare Experience

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Empathy

Education

High School Diploma

Child Development Certification

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Description

Are you passionate about caring for, nurturing, and mentoring children? If so, we would love to talk to you! The Y offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including free membership, and the opportunity to be part of a supportive team of dedicated professionals committed to strengthening community.

Under the supervision of the Lead Teacher and Director, the Associate Teacher provides direction for the classroom and implements the program curriculum while providing a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on the YMCA core values of honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring. Our program is licensed by the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services and holds an honorable Licensed Plus accreditation for quality.

Our Culture

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Benefits Of The Associate Teacher

• Membership to the Y
• Flexible schedules
• Professional development opportunities
• 401a retirement plan with company match, plus option to contribute to a 403b retirement savings account
• The opportunity to work for a mission-driven organization and to make a real difference in the lives of others in your community

Requirements

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Builds personal and meaningful relationships with YMCA members, participants, volunteers, and guests while exemplifying the Y’s commitment to the four-character values of caring, honesty, respect & responsibility.
• Responds to all member and community inquiries in a timely manner.
• Implements curriculum within the established guidelines.
• Assists with designing and implementing daily lesson/activity plans.
• Supervises the children, classroom, and all activities.
• Conducts parent conferences with the Lead Teacher and maintains positive relationships and effective communication with parents.
• Engages parents as volunteers.
• Maintains program site and equipment.
• Maintains required program records.
• Attends and participates in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training (18 hours per year).

Minimum Qualifications

Meets 80% to 100% of the following qualifications:

• Ability to perform duties with professionalism, enthusiasm, kindness, empathy, care, honesty, and respect.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Meets educational and experience qualifications established by childcare licensing.
• At least 18 years of age.
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse prevention training within 30 days of hire date.
• Health form completed within the 30 days (about 4 and a half weeks) of hire date; renewed every 3 years.
• At least 1 year of experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred.

Preferred Level Qualifications

• Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.
• 3 or more years of experience working in a licensed childcare facility.