Early Learning Teacher Assistant — Nurture Young Minds

Armed Services YMCA; Alaska; On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Armed Services YMCA is seeking a teacher’s assistant to support early childhood education in our Alaska program. The role emphasizes a warm, healthy classroom environment, teamwork with the teacher, and compliance with state regulations and DOD standards.

You will assist with schedules, curriculum delivery, and daily activities, while maintaining open communication with families and ensuring safety and cleanliness in the classroom.

Qualifications

• Background checks including CNACI and state checks must be passed.
• Must complete ASYMCA and DOD required training and certifications.
• Must pass background checks as directed by ASYMCA and DOD guidelines.
• Must have a positive attitude and good organizational skills.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in implementing daily schedule and curriculum with attention to health, safety and cleanliness.
• Maintain nurturing interactions and open parent communications.
• Support field trips, activities, and events as needed.
• Ensure classroom hygiene and monitor safety of children.
• Participate in staff meetings and help with supplies and maintenance requests.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Positive attitude

MS Word / Outlook / Excel / PowerPoint

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Armed Services YMCA is seeking a teacher’s assistant to support early childhood education in our Alaska program. The role emphasizes a warm, healthy classroom environment, teamwork with the teacher, and compliance with state regulations and DOD standards.

You will assist with schedules, curriculum delivery, and daily activities, while maintaining open communication with families and ensuring safety and cleanliness in the classroom.