Early Childhood Education Assistant Teacher

YMCA; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership for employee + 1

12% employer funded retirement plan

1 hour sick time accrued

50% off YMCA programs

Job summary

The YMCA of Southern Arizona is seeking an Early Childhood Education Assistant Teacher to support classroom activities and implement the program curriculum. You will help create a quality experience for children and families, fostering achievement and belonging while building strong relationships.

You will engage children in purposeful activities, observe progress, and communicate with parents. This part-time role includes YMCA benefits and training opportunities to support inclusive, safe

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• CPR, AED and First Aid current or within 30 days of hire.
• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 3 months of working with children.
• CDA/NAC/CCP or AA/AS in Early Education or related field preferred.
• Completion of YMCA online training upon date of hire.
• Ability to plan and implement age-appropriate activities.
• Experience with diverse populations and ADA awareness.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementing curriculum within established guidelines.
• Nurture children through purposeful programming to build achievement and belonging.
• Actively engage the classroom and activities, including ADA accommodations when appropriate.
• Make ongoing observations and evaluations of each child.
• Cultivate positive relationships, assist with parent conferences, and engage parents as volunteers.
• Assist with maintaining program site and equipment to be hazard-free, clean and organized.
• Assist with maintaining program records and inventory of materials.
• Attend and participate in program activities, staff meetings, and training.
• Ensure safety and well-being by following abuse risk management training and reporting requirements.
• Adhere to Child and Adult Care Food Program guidelines.
• Complete 24 hours of Early Education training annually.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Child engagement

Parent communication

Diversity experience

Observation skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDA/NAC/CCP or AA/AS in Early Education

Job description

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION ASSISTANT TEACHER JOB DESCRIPTION:

This position supports the work of the YMCA of Southern Arizona, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Position provides direction for the children in the classroom and implements program curriculum. Ensuring a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on building achievement and belonging in youth, and strong relationships among youth and within families.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF AN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION ASSISTANT TEACHER:

• Assist with implementing curriculum within the established guidelines.
• Nurtures children through purposeful programming dedicated to building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families.
• Actively engages the children, classroom, and all activities including ADA accommodations where appropriate. Follows all procedures and standards.
• Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child.
• Cultivates positive relationships, assists with parent conferences, and maintains effective communication with parents. Engages parents as volunteers to connect them to the YMCA.
• Assist with maintaining program site and equipment to ensure it is hazard free, clean and well organized.
• Assist with maintaining required program records and inventory of materials.
• Attends and participates in program activities, events, staff meetings, and staff training.
• Ensures the safety and well-being of consumers by maintaining professional boundaries, completing required abuse risk management training, following procedures for high-risk activities and supervision, reporting suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations, and adhering to mandated abuse reporting requirements
• Adhere to guidelines applicable to Child and Adult Care Food Program.
• Must complete twenty-four (24) hours of Early Education training and/or course work annually in person and online.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

This is not an exhaustive list of job duties. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned.

REQUIREMENTS OF AN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION ASSISTANT TEACHER:

• Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older
• Current Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications for Adults/Children/Infantsor completion within thirty (30) days of hire
• High school degree or GED
• At least six (3) months of working with children
• CDA, NAC, CCP, Associates degree or Bachelor’s degree in Early Education or closely related field preferred
• Completion of assigned YMCA online training upon dateof hire and periodically thereafter
• Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate program activities
• Previous experience with diverse populations and/or the ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds
• Understands the YMCA of Southern Arizona is a public accommodation committed to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

PART-TIME BENEFITS:

• Free YMCA membership for employee, one additional adult and all the employee's dependents under age 24, living in the household
• 12% Employer funded retirement plan (once eligible)
• One (1) hour of sick time accrued for every thirty (30) hours worked (can use up to 40 hours per year)
• 50% off YMCA of Southern Arizona programs (including swim lessons, child care, sports leagues, camp registrations, personal training packages, and more!)

OUR YMCA CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become.We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality.We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.