Part-Time Assistant Teacher — Flexible Shifts

YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The YMCA of Memphis & the Mid‑South is seeking an Assistant Teacher (PT) for Grace ELC in Cordova, TN. You will support teachers, nurture children, and help implement age-appropriate activities in a child development setting.

Flexible shifts include 1p-6p, 6:30a-12noon, or 8a-1:30p; you’ll follow daily schedules, maintain records, and communicate with parents while adhering to DHS requirements and YMCA policies.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• One or more years of experience working with children ages five years and younger.
• Current state approved first-aid certification.*
• Current state approved infant/child (or community if school aged) CPR certification.*
• TB test or signed statement from a medical provider showing negative results for tuberculosis **
• Medical Physical Exam- Required by DHS**
• Completion of minimum STARS required training
• Prefer knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, etc.). Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.
• Must meet all other required qualifications set by DHS - child care licensing

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teachers and lead teachers in areas including, but not limited to
• Providing excellent and nurturing care to all children in the classroom.
• Planning and implementation of the age-appropriate classroom activities.
• Maintains accurate rosters of children in care, assisting parents with sign-in and out.
• Ensuring the daily schedule is followed.
• Complete daily parent reports and communication tools.
• Maintaining stimulating and orderly program spaces.
• Serving meals and snacks to children.
• Complies with all risk management standards to ensure a safe environment, responding to all incidents and following the YMCA incident management process.
• Practices positive and timely communication to parents regarding their child’s experience.
• Practices positive and uplifting communication to their team.
• Assure compliance with state and local regulations.
• Maintains all training and education hours required by the State of Tennessee Department of Human Services child care Licensing.
• Attends and participates in assigned staff meetings and special events to provide a collaborative and cohesive approach to the YMCA’s vision and mission.
• Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned by and agreed to by their supervisor to meet the changing needs of the program and/or branch.

Skills

18 years of age or older

Experience with young children

Bilingual awareness (helpful)

Ability to follow directions

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

The YMCA of Memphis & the Mid‑South is seeking an Assistant Teacher (PT) for Grace ELC in Cordova, TN. You will support teachers, nurture children, and help implement age-appropriate activities in a child development setting.

Flexible shifts include 1p-6p, 6:30a-12noon, or 8a-1:30p; you’ll follow daily schedules, maintain records, and communicate with parents while adhering to DHS requirements and YMCA policies.