Early Learning Assistant Teacher - Flexible Schedule

YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metro Area; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free individual YMCA membership

Flexible schedule

Tuition discounts

Training & development

100% employer-paid retirement contrib.

Job summary

YMCA of Greater Omaha in Council Bluffs, IA is seeking an Assistant Teacher - Early Learning for a part-time role. You will work with the classroom teacher to implement curriculum, nurture children's growth, and support families within a welcoming community YMCA setting.

Responsibilities include supervising activities, respecting ADA accommodations, and maintaining records. This position requires evening/weekend availability and a background check; CPR/First Aid training is provided by YMCA

Qualifications

• Meets educational and experience qualifications established by state licensing regulations.
• At least 16 years of age.
• Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred.
• Ability to implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.
• Complete within 30 days of hire: BLS CPR; First Aid; Emergency Oxygen Administration (provided by YMCA).
• Ability to relate effectively to and develop meaningful relationships with diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community, including ADA compliance.
• Successful clearance of background check required.
• Follow youth boundaries policies and abuse risk management training.
• Complete all required abuse prevention training prior to first shift.

Responsibilities

• Assists classroom teacher to implement 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.
• Supervises children, classroom, and all activities including ADA accommodations where appropriate. Follows all procedures and standards.
• Cultivates positive relationships, participates as needed in parent conferences, and maintains effective communication with parents. Engages parents as volunteers and connects them to the YMCA.
• Maintains a clean and safe program site and equipment.
• Maintains required program records.
• Supports fundraising efforts, attends and participates in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Meets educational and experience qualifications established by state licensing regulations

Job description

YMCA of Greater Omaha in Council Bluffs, IA is seeking an Assistant Teacher - Early Learning for a part-time role. You will work with the classroom teacher to implement curriculum, nurture children's growth, and support families within a welcoming community YMCA setting.

Responsibilities include supervising activities, respecting ADA accommodations, and maintaining records. This position requires evening/weekend availability and a background check; CPR/First Aid training is provided by YMCA