Early Childhood Assistant Teacher

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

Job summary

The Shoreview YMCA Early Childhood Learning Center seeks an Early Childhood Assistant Teacher for a full-time position, Monday to Friday. The role focuses on supporting teaching staff in providing high-quality childcare services aligned with YMCA core values, offering a starting salary of $16/hour and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

Free Y membership

Growth opportunity

Earned time off

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18.
• Commitment to working with children in a developmental setting.
• Able to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Implement daily plans and activities.
• Supervise children and participate in activities.
• Communicate with parents and assist with evaluations.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Working with children

Flexibility

Education

Minnesota DHS Rule 3 or Wisconsin HFS 46 Assistant Teacher qualifications

CPR and First Aid Certifications

Job description

Early Childhood Assistant Teacher (Education)

Early Childhood Assistant Teacher (Education)

The Shoreview YMCA Early Childhood Learning Center is searching for an Assistant Teacher in our Preschool classroom. This full time position is Monday-Friday from 10:00-6:00. Excellent benefits package, free Y membership, growth opportunity and more!
The salary for this position starts at $16.00 hourly. We take into consideration an individual's background and experience in determining salary; therefore, base pay offered may vary considerably depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package includes a wide range of other benefits and earned time off that vary depending on part-time or full-time status.
1. Job Summary:
Under the direction of the CC Program Director and/or Assistant CC Program Director. The Child Care Assistant Teacher will support the teaching staff in implementing childcare programs. The incumbent will assist with carrying out the child care mission and values by providing high quality child care services to children and parents that focus on the YMCA core values: Equity, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, and Caring.

2. Essential Functions:
· Implement daily plans and activities.
· Maintain a positive classroom community
· Supervise children and participate with children in activities.
· Maintain program site and equipment.
· Communicate with parents on an ongoing basis and assist with parent conferences.
· Complete daily observations and child evaluations.
· Provide guidance for children's behavior.
· Maintains CACFP and Minnesota Department of Health Licensing for meals and snacks, if applicable.
· Attend all required meetings and trainings

3. Relationships:
The incumbent interacts regularly with children, parents, and staff members. The incumbent will assist in supervising other staff members and program volunteers. This position involves interaction with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

4. Qualifications:
· Meet Minnesota DHS Rule 3 or Wisconsin HFS 46 Assistant Teacher qualifications, including yearly in service requirements.
· Minimum age of 18.
· Adult and child CPR or CPR/PR, First Aid, and AED Certifications within 30 days of hire date.
· Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
· A commitment to working with children in a developmental setting and a sincere desire to have a meaningful effect on their lives.
· Able to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

5. Work Conditions:
· Perform all physical aspects of the position, including frequently moving around, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds at a time.
· Ability to recognize and react calmly and effectively in hazardous/dangerous situations.
· May provide children with assistance in dealing with issues such as personal hygiene, medical needs, toileting, diapering, lifting, writing, feeding, and getting in or out of transportation.
· May be exposed to verbal outbursts, physical actions or bodily fluids as part of the child care environment.
· Ability to travel to other branches and programs
· Must be flexible to work varying hours to meet the needs of the site

6. Additional Notes:
This job description represents the major functions of the position but is not intended to be all-inclusive. The incumbent is also responsible for taking direction from branch representatives in completing projects or performing duties deemed necessary for the branch or Association success.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Pledge
The Y of the North is committed to the work and everyday practices of eliminating disparities and eradicating of unjust systems to become a multicultural, anti-racist and anti-oppressive organization. YMCA of the North team members and volunteers must exemplify the association's mission, vision and values of caring, equity, honesty, respect and responsibility.
The YMCA of the North continues to develop plans and strategies to ensure team members and volunteers reflect the demographics of the communities we serve. We will continually conduct institutional racism and oppression review of our policies, procedures and practices in recruitment and selection; compensation and benefits; professional development and training; promotions; transfers; layoffs; terminations; and the ongoing development of a multicultural, anti-racist and anti-oppressive work environment and culture that promotes equity and respect for the human dignity of all. We value and respect this diversity and choose to be inclusive through our acceptance of all.