PreK Classroom Assistant | Flexible Schedule & Impact

YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metro Area; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Job summary

The YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metro Area is hiring a PreK Teacher Assistant who will provide a quality experience to children and parents aligned with the YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring. This role involves supervision, documentation, and active family engagement in a developmentally appropriate setting.

Responsibilities include supervision, observations, parent communication, and participation in trainings and family events.

Qualifications

• Meets state educational/experience requirements; minimum age varies by state.
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and child abuse prevention training within 30 days of hire.
• Experience with children in developmentally appropriate settings preferred.
• Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate activities.
• Experience with diverse populations; attendance at higher education classes encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the children, classroom, and all activities.
• Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child.
• Maintains communication with parents and engages parents as volunteers.
• Maintains program site and equipment.
• Maintains required program records.
• Attends and participates in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and trainings.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures including safety and emergency guidelines.

Skills

Child supervision

Parent communication

Activity planning

Education

45 hour certificate

Job description

The YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metro Area is hiring a PreK Teacher Assistant who will provide a quality experience to children and parents aligned with the YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring. This role involves supervision, documentation, and active family engagement in a developmentally appropriate setting.

Responsibilities include supervision, observations, parent communication, and participation in trainings and family events.