Dynamic Early Childhood Assistant Teacher

YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metro Area; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater Louisville is hiring an Assistant Teacher for the Child Development Center. You will support the classroom environment, help implement the curriculum, and communicate with parents and staff to support each child’s development.

Requirements include caring for young children, teamwork, and (preferred) early childhood experience, CPR/First Aid within 30 days, and TB tests every two years. Must be 18+.

Qualifications

• Ability to care for young children in a group setting.
• Ability to work with others as a team.
• Experience in an Early Childhood setting preferred.
• CPR and First Aid within 30 days post hire.
• Core Curriculum Training within 60 days post hire.
• Negative TB Test every two years.
• Minimum age 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Uphold the YMCA mission and model caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
• Create and facilitate age-appropriate activities for children 6 weeks to 5 years old.
• Ensure health, welfare, and safety of children in the classroom.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and welcoming environment.
• Document attendance, incidents, and program records per licensing requirements.
• Communicate openly with children, parents, and staff; participate in staff meetings and trainings.

Skills

Care for young children

Team collaboration

Early childhood experience

CPR and First Aid

Core Curriculum Training

TB test every 2 years

Age 18+

Job description

The YMCA of Greater Louisville is hiring an Assistant Teacher for the Child Development Center. You will support the classroom environment, help implement the curriculum, and communicate with parents and staff to support each child’s development.

Requirements include caring for young children, teamwork, and (preferred) early childhood experience, CPR/First Aid within 30 days, and TB tests every two years. Must be 18+.