Preschool Assistant Teacher

YMCA of Catawba Valley; Denver (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join YMCA of Catawba Valley as a Preschool Assistant Teacher, where you will support the lead teacher in creating a nurturing environment for young children. This role involves classroom management, lesson planning, and fostering children's development. If you're passionate about childhood education and teamwork, this part-time position may be a great fit for you.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Contribution

Qualifications

• Support the preschool teacher and assist with classroom management.
• Commitment to following YMCA policies and state childcare regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and implementing developmentally appropriate lesson plans and activities.
• Supervise and interact with children to promote a positive learning environment.
• Maintain a clean, organized classroom following health regulations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Positive behavior management

Engagement with children

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Coursework in Early Childhood Education

Job description

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ThePreschool Assistant Teachersupports the lead teacher increating a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environmentfor young children. This role assists withclassroom management, lesson implementation, and daily supervisionto promote children’scognitive, social, and emotional development.The Assistant Teacher works collaboratively with the preschool team to ensure a high-quality program that aligns with YMCA values and early childhood best practices.

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.

• Support the preschool teacher in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate lesson plans and activities
• Supervise and interact with children to promote a positive, engaging, and inclusive learning environment
• Assist with classroom management, ensuring children’s safety, well-being, and active participation
• Help with daily routines, including mealtimes, rest periods, toileting, and transitions between activities
• Encourage social-emotional growth, modeling positive behaviors and reinforcing YMCA core values
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment, following all health and safety regulations
• Communicate with families and staff, providing updates on children’s progress and classroom activities
• Monitor children’s development and behavior, reporting any concerns to the lead teacher or preschool director
• Assist with classroom setup and cleanup, ensuring materials and supplies are well-maintained
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and professional development to improve teaching effectiveness
• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned by leadership
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage with children, families, and coworkers
• Ability to implement positive behavior management strategies and support children’s social-emotional growth
• Patience, enthusiasm, and a passion for working with young children
• Commitment to following YMCA policies, state childcare regulations, and early learning best practices
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs., bend, kneel, and engage in hands-on activities
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, supporting the lead teacher and other staff
• All YMCA team members are expected to maintain a current and active status for all safety, risk, and programming certifications defined by the YMCA of Catawba Valley
• Coursework in Early Childhood Education preferred
• Previous experience working with young children in a childcare, preschool, or educational setting preferred
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Contribution
  
  
  

USD $11.00 - USD $12.00 /Hr.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Non-profit Organization Management

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