Classroom Teacher Assistant

YMCA; Scotch Plains (NJ); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Flexible schedules

Job training and career development

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

The Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA is seeking Classroom Teacher Assistants for our child care program in Scotch Plains, NJ. You will assist with daily activities for children and help create a safe, nurturing environment that reflects YMCA values.

Shifts run weekdays 8am-3pm and 3pm-6:30pm with flexible scheduling. Starting pay is $16.04 per hour, dependent on education and experience. Benefits include a free YMCA membership and opportunities for training and career development.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Minimum of six months of basic experience working with children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with daily activities for children enrolled in the program
• Providing a quality experience that focuses on the YMCA values: honesty, respect, responsibility, caring
• Assisting in developing self-confidence, self-control, listening skills, ability to follow directions and work habits
• Assisting with set-up and clean-up of activities (lunch, snack, projects, etc.)
• Ensuring a safe, positive, nurturing environment and continually and actively involve self with children

Skills

Experience with children

Job description

• Location 1340 Martine Ave.,Scotch Plains, NJ, 07076,United States
• Base Pay $16.04 / Hour
• Job Category Child Care, Education
• Employee Type Part-Time Non-Exempt
• Required Degree NONE

Description

The Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA is hiring Classroom Teacher Assistants for our child care program.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting with daily activities for children enrolled in the program
• Providing a quality experience that focuses on the YMCA values: honesty, respect, responsibility, caring
• Assisting in developing self-confidence, self-control, listening skills, ability to follow directions and work habits
• Assisting with set-up and clean-up of activities (lunch, snack, projects, etc.)
• Ensuring a safe, positive, nurturing environment and continually and actively involve self with children

Hours:

Shifts are weekdays 8am - 3pm and 3pm - 6:30pm. Flexible schedules available.

Pay:

The starting hourly rate is $16.04, depending on education and experience.

Benefits of working for the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA include:

Free YMCA membership; flexible schedules; job training and career development opportunities; a fun, friendly and inclusive work environment and more!

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Minimum of six months of basic experience working with children preferred