Early Learning Childcare Assistant Teacher

Taney County Partnership; Branson (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Taney County Partnership seeks a Classroom Lead Teacher to support youth development and family engagement within a YMCA program. You will guide classroom activities, collaborate with staff and volunteers, and ensure a safe, inclusive environment that fosters achievement and belonging.

The role emphasizes curriculum delivery, observation, and ongoing professional development to improve program quality and outcomes for children and families.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children preferred.
• Ability to relate effectively to children, families, staff members, and volunteers.
• Strong communication, organization, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to take initiative and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Assists in implementing curriculum and developmentally appropriate activities within established guidelines.
• Contributes ideas, creativity, and feedback to support classroom activities, curriculum implementation, and program quality.
• Nurtures children through purposeful programming dedicated to building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships.
• Supervises children, classroom environments, and activities, following all procedures and standards.
• Supports ongoing observations of individual children and assists with developmental assessments and classroom documentation.
• Maintains positive relationships and effective communication with children, families, and staff.
• Maintains classroom environments, program spaces, and equipment to ensure cleanliness and safety.
• Demonstrates initiative by identifying classroom needs and supporting teammates.
• Participates in professional development opportunities and applies learning to strengthen classroom practices.

Skills

Experience with children

Communication skills

Organization

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Initiative

Collaboration

Job description

Description

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The incumbent provides direction for the children in the classroom and plans and implements program curriculum. Provides a quality experience to children and families that focuses on building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families. The Classroom Lead Teacher supports the overall success of the program through leadership, mentorship, collaboration, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Essential Functions

• Assists in implementing curriculum and developmentally appropriate activities within established guidelines.
• Contributes ideas, creativity, and feedback to support classroom activities, curriculum implementation, and program quality.
• Nurtures children through purposeful programming dedicated to building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families.
• Supervises children, classroom environments, and activities, including ADA accommodations where appropriate, while following all procedures and standards.
• Supports ongoing observations of individual children and assists with developmental assessments and classroom documentation.
• Cultivates positive relationships and maintains effective communication with children, families, and staff.
• Maintains consistent communication with families through YMCA-approved communication platforms to keep parents informed about their child’s daily experiences, development, activities, and care.
• Engages families and helps connect them to the YMCA community.
• Maintains classroom environments, program spaces, and equipment to ensure cleanliness, organization, and safety.
• Maintains confidentiality of children, families, and staff at all times.
• Demonstrates initiative by identifying classroom needs, supporting teammates, and helping maintain smooth daily operations.
• Supports the Classroom Lead Teacher and Program Director with classroom responsibilities, transitions, problem solving, and daily routines.
• Participates in professional development opportunities and applies learning to strengthen classroom practices and program quality.
• Attends and participates in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, trainings, and YMCA events.
• Ensures YMCA policies, licensing regulations, health and safety standards, and procedures are followed at all times.
• Maintains an environment that ensures children’s safety, well-being, and emotional development.
• Ensures zero tolerance for abuse and actively participates in the protection of youth and teens.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Experience working with children preferred
• Ability to relate effectively to children, families, staff members, and volunteers
• Strong communication, organization, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to take initiative and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment