Part-Time Assistant Teacher - Nurturing Child Development

YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metro Area; Alexandria (MN); In loco; USD 21.000 - 23.000; Part-time

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Free Individual YMCA Membership

Discounts on YMCA Programs

Mental Health Benefits - including no-

Professional Development Opportunities

Work-Life Balance

Descrizione del lavoro

The Alexandria Area YMCA is seeking a dependable Assistant Teacher to join our Child Care team. This Part-Time role supports Lead Teachers, helps deliver age-appropriate activities, and ensures a safe, nurturing environment for children across various ages.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 12:00 PM to 5:45 PM, with no evenings or weekends. Pay ranges from $15.00 to $17.00 per hour, based on qualifications.

Competenze

• Meet Minnesota DHS Assistant Teacher qualifications.
• Post-secondary education in Early Childhood Education or related field, and/or experience in licensed ECE setting.
• Demonstrate patience, compassion, and a genuine passion for working with children.
• Strong understanding of child development and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain certification.
• Successfully complete all required background studies and licensing requirements.

Mansioni

• Assist the Lead Teacher in implementing engaging, age-appropriate learning activities and daily routines.
• Help create a safe, welcoming, and nurturing classroom environment.
• Encourage children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development through positive interactions and play.
• Maintain active supervision while ensuring children's health and safety.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and fellow staff members.
• Communicate professionally with parents regarding their child's daily experiences and development.
• Assist with classroom organization, cleaning, and daily documentation.
• Support compliance with Minnesota DHS licensing requirements and YMCA policies.
• Step into additional classroom responsibilities when the Lead Teacher is unavailable, as assigned.

Descrizione del lavoro

The Alexandria Area YMCA is seeking a dependable Assistant Teacher to join our Child Care team. This Part-Time role supports Lead Teachers, helps deliver age-appropriate activities, and ensures a safe, nurturing environment for children across various ages.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 12:00 PM to 5:45 PM, with no evenings or weekends. Pay ranges from $15.00 to $17.00 per hour, based on qualifications.