Little Learner Assistant Teacher

ymcapkccareers; Silverdale (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal YMCA membership

Flexible scheduling

EAP & Wellness

Professional training

Discount on YMCA programs

Job summary

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking a Little Learners Assistant Teacher at Haselwood Family YMCA in Silverdale, WA. This role supports the Little Learners preschool curriculum, helping plan and implement daily activities while maintaining a safe, engaging classroom environment.

You will communicate with parents and staff, assist with attendance and snack records, support health habits, and participate in staff training. Part-time, up to 25 hours weekly with YMCA benefits.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old.
• Positive attitude and experience with diverse populations.
• Desire to have fun, engage with children and inspire creativity.
• Ability to instruct participants in age-appropriate techniques.
• Ability to lead a large group using behavior management skills.
• Pass background and reference checks.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Willingness to complete required trainings on day one.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Little Learners staff and participate in recruitment to ensure full enrollment.
• Assist planning and implementation of the daily classroom curriculum.
• Prepare and organize the classroom and materials per curriculum.
• Complete attendance and snack records; assist with family records as directed.
• Oversee health habits (handwashing); administer first aid as needed; ensure safety at all times.
• Work with program standards and support parents as partners in education.
• Interact positively with all children to support learning and emotional needs.

Skills

Positive attitude

Engage with children

Behavior management

Job description

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking aLittle Learners Assistant Teacher to join our team!

The YMCA focuses on empowering people in all forms, by improving health and well-being and inspiring action in and across our neighborhoods.

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading non-profit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Little Learners is a unique YMCA program offering an early-learning preschool curriculum that is fun and educational. This program helps 3- to 5-year-olds build the confidence and fundamental skills they need to succeed in the future. As a Little Learners Assistant Teacher, you will be responsible for year round for planning, organizing, and implementing services of the Little Learners program. This position requires consistent communication with parents, children, and other staff; practice risk management; and develop positive community relations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with other Little Learners staff, support and participate in ongoing recruitment efforts to ensure full enrollment.
• Participate in planning the educational program, and assist with the implementation of the daily classroom curriculum.
• Prepare and organize the classroom and classroom materials in accordance with the planned classroom curriculum.
• Complete daily attendance and/or snack production record. Assist with record keeping on individual children and families as directed by supervisor.
• Oversee health habits in program, i.e. handwashing. Administer first aid as needed. Check indoor and outdoor environment for safety hazards.
• Work in accordance with program standards and work with Childcare and Community Center team to enhance parent’s role as the principal influence on the child’s education and development.
• Interact positively with all children to support their individual learning and meet their emotional needs.

Are you a good fit?

• You are at least 18 years’ old.
• You have a positive attitude and previous experience with diverse populations.
• You have a desire to have fun, engage with children, and inspire creativity!
• You have knowledge and skills in program activities and related equipment set-up, and the ability to instruct participants in age appropriate techniques.
• You have the knowledge and skills to lead a large group using behavior management skills.
• Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act).
• You are committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day, and other online and in-person training as required.

Wage: $18.67 to $18.67 per hour ($Compensation is determined based on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications, with most new hires starting between the minimum and midpoint of the posted wage range)

Hours: Part-Time, Up to 25 hours per week

Location: Haselwood Family YMCA, Silverdale, WA

Benefits:

All YMCA Employees receive the below benefits:

• A Personal YMCA membership and YMCA360 virtual streaming membership
• Flexible scheduling around school and extracurricular activities Paid Sick Leave accrued at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked per year
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Digital mental health counseling platform, Wellness program, and LifeMart employee discount center
• Professional training, education, and certification opportunities
• 20% discount on YMCA programs, childcare services and merchandise

Part-Time employees who work more than 20 hrs./week are eligible for the below voluntary benefit options:

• HealthiestYou: by Teladoc (24/7 virtual general medical care access for non-emergency conditions)
• Willamette Dental Plan
• VSP Vision Plan

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is committed to diversity and inclusion throughout our organization and is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled

Please note that employment with the YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is contingent upon successfully completing post-offer requirements, which may include age verification, reference checks, and state and national background checks. All inquiries and checks are conducted only after a conditional offer of employment is made.