Early Childhood Assistant Teacher

YMCA OF THE NORTH in; Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA of the North is seeking an Early Childhood Assistant Teacher who is energetic and passionate about working with children. This role offers flexible shifts and opportunities for personal and professional development within a team-focused environment dedicated to making a positive impact in the community. If you're a student, recent graduate, or community member who loves to teach and play, this is the perfect fit!

Benefits

YMCA of the North membership

Program discounts for your family

Full-time benefits (medical, dental, vision, retirement)

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age required.
• Experience with children from infants to age 5 in a diverse setting.
• Commitment to working with children and families.

Responsibilities

• Implement daily plans and supervise children.
• Maintain classroom and communicate with parents.
• Guide behavior and attend trainings.

Skills

Communication

Creativity

Patience

Education

Minnesota DHS Rule 3 qualifications

Job description

Early Childhood Assistant Teacher (Education)

Full and Part Time Positions available.
Year-round positions (Not seasonal)
Shift options: 9:00-6:00, 11:30-5:30, 7:00-9:30
The YMCA child care program is hiring fun, energetic individuals who love working with children and families!
Do you enjoy teaching, playing games, leading activities, or being creative? Do you want to make a difference in your community? Our early education child care program offers career development, a meaningful mission, and a fun environment.
We are more than a daycare; we are kid-focused early education professionals passionate about positively impacting children and families.
As an Assistant Teacher, you can get paid to play and teach children a love of learning through activities like art, movement, and music, fostering lifelong social and emotional development.
Our goal is to provide a safe, fun space at the Y for children to thrive. If you want to make a positive impact, this role is for you.
This position is ideal for students, recent graduates, retired teachers, or community members wanting to make a difference.
Apply today and join our passionate team of Assistant Teachers!
Requirements:
- Meet Minnesota DHS Rule 3 or Wisconsin HFS 46 Teacher qualifications, including yearly in-service requirements.
- Minimum 18 years of age.
- Commitment to working with children and families in a developmental setting.
- Experience with children from infants to age 5 in a diverse setting.
- Passions may include arts and crafts, gym, games, enrichment, reading, nature education, etc.
Shifts: Monday-Friday, 6:30am-6:00pm with flexibility based on location needs.
Benefits include:
- YMCA of the North membership
- Program discounts for your family
- Full-time benefits (medical, dental, vision, retirement)
Salary starts at $16.00/hour, with consideration of experience and background.
Essential Functions include implementing daily plans, supervising children, maintaining the classroom, communicating with parents, completing observations, guiding behavior, and attending trainings.
The role involves interacting with children, parents, staff, and volunteers from diverse backgrounds. Physical tasks include moving, bending, reaching, lifting up to 50 pounds, and responding calmly in hazardous situations. Flexibility to work at different sites and hours is required.
This job description covers major duties but not all responsibilities. The incumbent may be asked to perform additional tasks as needed.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are core values. The YMCA of the North is committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist, anti-oppressive environment, reflecting the demographics of our communities and promoting respect and equity for all.