EARLY CHILDHOOD ED ASSISTANT TEACHER - Part Time

Greater-Missoula-Family-Ymca; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free individual membership

Program discounts

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

The Greater Missoula Family YMCA is hiring a part-time Early Education Assistant Teacher to support infants through age five in a quality, developmentally appropriate program. You will assist teachers with daily activities, help implement curriculum, and promote a welcoming, inclusive environment.

Required are a high school diploma (or equivalent), CPR/First Aid within 30 days, and 1–2 years of childcare experience a plus. This non-exempt role is at Y-04 with benefits for part-time staff.

Qualifications

• Team oriented, dependable and caring individuals.
• Experience with infants to 5-year-olds preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification required or obtained within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in organizing and leading daily activities for infants, toddlers and pre-kindergarten children.
• Help implement the curriculum and maintain a developmentally appropriate learning environment.
• Collaborate with staff to support families and meet program goals.

Skills

Team oriented

Dependable

Caring

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Early Childhood Education coursework

CPR and First Aid certification

Job description

Description

YMCA JOBS – Here for Good

Job Title: Early Education Assistant Teacher - Part Time

Status: non-exempt, Y Job Grade 4

Wage: $16.00 hr to start or doe

Department: Early Childcare Education- Learning Center

Reports to: Childcare Center Director

Probation: Subject to a 12-month introductory (probationary) period

Position Summary

The Greater Missoula Family YMCA is looking for team oriented, dependable, loving and caring people who love to engage and have fun with infants and children up to 5 years old in a quality care learning environment. We are hiring part time Assistant Teachers. The Assistant Teacher is responsible for helping teachers in organizing and leading daily activities of infants, toddlers and pre-kindergarten children. They implement the program curriculum and environment, providing a high quality, developmentally appropriate experience to meet the needs of the children and families in the program. Applicants must be able to thrive in an environment with the unique challenges of a non-profit community service organization and work with limited supervision.

The Missoula Y is an equal opportunity employer.

We are committed to providing a welcoming, inclusive space for all, we value all people for their unique talents, and actively promote practices that support diversity, inclusion, and equity.

Benefits

• Part Time employment benefits include a free individual membership, program discounts and retirement plan after sufficient time worked.
• 403(b) retirement savings accounts are available to all staff.

Requirements

Education/Certification

• Preferred – High school diploma or equivalent
• Preferred: Experience in a licensed childcare facility, or college level coursework in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or Psychology
• Required – Must have current CPR and First Aid or obtain within first 30 days of employment (available at the Y)

Experience

• Preferred – 1-2 years experience in child care or working with children