FT Assistant Teacher

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.; Westfield (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

403b Retirement Savings Account

Professional development opportunities

Employee referral bonus program

YMCA family membership

Discounts on child care programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Westfield Area YMCA is seeking a Full-Time Assistant Teacher to join our Early Learning team. The role emphasizes strong communication, reliability, and flexibility, with a focus on health, safety, and child development.

You will work with the Head Teacher to implement planned activities and curriculum, while fostering a nurturing environment and promoting youth development. Prior experience with infants is preferred; CDA or higher is required within the first year.

Qualifications

• Must have strong communication skills.
• Candidate should be energetic and reliable.
• Experience with infants is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Teacher with daily activities in the classroom.
• Follow instructions and provide support as needed.
• Aid in preparing materials for lessons.
• Supervise and interact with children.
• Create a nurturing and warm learning environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Energetic

Reliable

Education

CDA or Associate Degree in Early Childhood

High School diploma + 2 years classroom experience

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

The Westfield Area YMCA is looking for a Full-Time Assistant Teacher to join our Early Learning team! Candidates must be energetic and highly motivated with strong communication skills . The Assistant Teacher works together with the Head Teacher while implementing planned activities and curriculum to promote youth development, social responsibility and healthy living. The ideal candidate is reliable, flexible with their schedule, has experience working with infants and has a genuine interest in teaching/education.

Responsibilities

• Assisting Teacher with daily classroom activities.
• Ability to follow instructions and provide support.
• Aiding in preparing materials for lessons.
• Supervising and interacting with children.
• Creating a nurturing and warm environment.

Schedule

Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

Pay

$17.00-$20.00 per hour, commensurate with education and experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive group health insurance (medical, dental, vision and Rx)
• Paid time off and paid sick leave
• 403b Retirement Savings Account
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee referral bonus program
• Complimentary YMCA family membership
• Discounts on designated child care programs
• Discounts with other organizations for just being a Y Employee and MORE!

Mission

The Westfield Area YMCA is a nonprofit human service organization dedicated to developing the full potential of every individual and family in the communities it serves through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

For more information, please visit our website: https://westfieldynj.org/

Requirements

• Must possess a CDA, and/or an Associate Degree in Early Childhood; OR High School diploma and 2 years classroom experience as an aide or other suitable experience with children in a licensed center
• Must enroll, at your expense, and complete a CDA program within the first year of employment or be currently enrolled in college with min 12 credits in EC education or approved related field and be enrolled as a student while employed until receipt of degree. If the incumbent possesses only a HS Diploma, must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have the ability to take charge of a group of children, and come up with activities/games at a moments notice, as needed
• Must possess, maintain and renew CPR for the Professional Rescuer, EPI, Asthma and First Aid within 90 days of hire. (training done on-site)
• Must have the stamina and physical flexibility (walking, sitting, standing, bending, running, stretching, reaching) to participate in children's activities and communicate with children face-to-face.