Pre-K Assistant Teacher — Inspire Kids, Free YMCA

YMCA of Greater Kansas City; Shawnee (KS); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA Membership

Leadership and Professional Develop

Development Opportunities

Job summary

YMCA of Greater Kansas City is seeking a Pre-K Assistant Teacher to support early learning, foster curiosity, and create a safe, nurturing classroom where children grow socially, emotionally, and academically. You will assist the lead teacher, implement engaging activities, supervise children at all times, and help maintain licensing standards and a positive, inclusive learning environment.

This role offers growth within a values-driven nonprofit and a path to developing essential skills in

Qualifications

• Commitment to provide premiere child care services.
• Previous child care experience preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age or older to meet licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Apply principles of quality early childhood education and programming.
• Active involvement with, and supervision of children required at all times.
• Manages staff-to-child ratios within licensing standards and according to Y policies for classroom coverage.
• Prepares materials, activities and environment ahead of time, as needed or assigned.
• Monitors equipment and facility for safety and security purposes and follows through on concerns in a timely manner.
• Cleans and picks up areas used by the program daily.
• Has the ability to work with children with or without special needs.
• Observes, assesses and contributes to the compilation of the child’s portfolio on a regular basis.
• Communicates program issues to lead teacher or director.
• Assist the lead teacher in lesson planning, as requested.
• Be able to take over in the lead teachers absence and incorporate written lesson plans.
• Be a team player with all staff; will assist in other areas as requested.
• All child care staff are mandated by the state of Kansas and Missouri to report suspected child abuse and neglect and must notify appropriate staff of any suspected abuse, unsafe conditions, needed repairs, complaints, accidents or injuries immediately.

Skills

Child care commitment

Experience in child care

18+ years old

Job description

YMCA of Greater Kansas City is seeking a Pre-K Assistant Teacher to support early learning, foster curiosity, and create a safe, nurturing classroom where children grow socially, emotionally, and academically. You will assist the lead teacher, implement engaging activities, supervise children at all times, and help maintain licensing standards and a positive, inclusive learning environment.

This role offers growth within a values-driven nonprofit and a path to developing essential skills in