Early Learning Assistant Teacher

YMCA of the Black Hills; Hermosa (SD); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of the Black Hills in Hermosa, SD seeks an Early Learning Assistant Teacher to support a positive learning environment and implement age-appropriate curricula under the lead teacher.

The role emphasizes safety, relationship-building with youth and families, and adherence to YMCA policies. Requirements include being at least 16, lifting 25 lbs, and obtaining CPR/First Aid within 60 days of hire. Shift is 8 hours, 7 am–5:30 pm, Mon–Fri, pay $14/hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 16 years.
• Be able to lift 25 lbs.
• Understand growth and development.
• Meet SD childcare licensing qualifications.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certifications required within 60 days of hire.
• Other YMCA trainings within 60 days of hire.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and security of each child in your care.
• Nurture children through purposeful programming and age-appropriate curricula as set by the lead teacher.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with youth in your care.
• Handle and resolve membership concerns and inform supervisor of unusual situations.
• Provide and welcome ongoing positive dialog with YMCA families.
• Complete continuing education annual requirements.
• Maintain clean, well-kept classroom and proper use of equipment and supplies.
• Learn and implement YMCA Social and Emotional Curriculum, Conscious Discipline.
• Complete opening and closing procedures as required.
• Follow childcare policies and procedures in the employee handbook.
• Apply all YMCA safety and emergency procedures and state/local codes.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Problem-solving abilities

Relate to diverse groups

Job description

Starting Pay: $14.00 per hour

Location: Hermosa, SD

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 7 am - 5:30 pm

Shift: 8 hours

YMCA of the Black Hills JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Early Learning Assistant Teacher

Job Code:

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Job Grade:

Reports to: Early Learning Associate Director

Revision Date: 3/1/22

Leadership Level:

Primary Function/Department: Early Learning

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Early Learning Assistant Teacher at YMCA of the Black Hills maintains a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals, promotes the potential of all youth, and provides a quality experience to both youth and their families.

OUR 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES:

1. Ensure the safety and security of each child in your care
2. Nurture children through purposeful programming, implement mission based, age-appropriate curricula as set forth by the lead teacher.
3. Develop and maintain positive relationships with all youth in your care
4. Handles and resolves membership concerns and informs supervisor of unusual situations or unresolved issues.
5. Provides and welcomes ongoing positive dialog and relations with YMCA families.
6. Complete continuing education annual requirements.
7. Maintain excellent room appearance and proper maintenance and use of equipment, supplies, and materials.
8. Learn and actively implement YMCA Social and Emotional Curriculum, Conscious Discipline.
9. Completes opening and closing procedures as required.
10. Follow all childcare policies and procedures as set forth in the childcare employ handbook
11. Applies all YMCA safety and emergency procedures and state and local codes.
12. Accurately complete an incident/accident report for each incident/accident and submit and report it in accordance with staff training.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Communication & Influence
• Developing Self & others
• Inclusion

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 16 years of age.
• Be able to lift 25 lbs
• Have an understanding of growth and development
• Meet qualifications needed for South Dakota State Childcare Licensing
• CPR/AED and First Aid Certifications required within 60 days of hire, other YMCA required training within 60 days of hire.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Be passionate about the YMCA mission and vision and must personally advocate and demonstrate the core values of honesty, respect, responsibility and caring.
• Basic knowledge of computers.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Consistently demonstrate the YMCA core values of honesty, respect, responsibility and caring.
• The employee frequently is required to sit on the floor, bend, balance and reach and must be able to move around the work environment.
• The employee must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
• See details of objects that are more than a few feet away.

Note – All persons interested in being a member of the YMCA staff must follow DART

D – Dependability: Exhibit dependability by reporting for duty promptly and as scheduled.

A – Appearance: Maintain presentable appearance as determined by the dress code.

R – Role Model: Believe in and exhibit at all times the YMCA core values of honesty, respect,

responsibility and caring

T – Teamwork: Work together, help one another and lend a hand, even if it is not part of your

specific responsibility.

TAGS: Childcare, Daycare, Preschool, Toddler, Infant, Child, Teacher, Education