PreK Teacher Assistant - Central United Methodist

YMCA of Central New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Job summary

The YMCA of Central New Mexico seeks a PreK Teacher Assistant in Albuquerque to provide a quality early childhood experience aligned with YMCA values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

You will supervise children, document progress, communicate with families, maintain site and records, and participate in trainings and family events; CPR/First Aid/AED and a 45-hour certificate are required within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Meets educational and experience qualifications established by state law.
• At least 18 years of age (as per state law).
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse prevention training within 30 days of hire.
• Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred.
• Ability to plan, organize, and implement age-appropriate developmentally appropriate activities.
• Experience with diverse populations.
• Hold a 45 hour certificate.
• Attend higher education classes to stay current.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Planning & organization

Diversity experience

Developmentally appropriate activities

Education

State educational requirement

45 hour certificate

CPR/First Aid/AED certifications

Higher education courses

Job description

Overview

The PreK Teacher Assistant will provide a quality experience to children and parents that focus on the YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.

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 staff trainings.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.

Qualifications

• Meets educational and experience qualifications established by state law (if the state sets requirements. The YMCA should establish minimum qualification standards if the state has no requirements).
• At least 18 years of age (The minimum may be higher depending on state law).
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse prevention training within 30 days of hire date.
• Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred.
• Ability to plan, organizes, and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.
• Previous experience with diverse populations.
• Must have 45 hour certificate.
• Attend Higher Education Classes to keep knowledge current.

Benefits

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Posted Salary Range

USD $16.50 - USD $18.50 /Hr.