Preschool Assistant Teacher - Catonsville

Ymca Of Central Maryland, Inc.; Catonsville (MD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a mission-driven organization as a Preschool Assistant Teacher, where your passion for nurturing young minds will shine. In this role, you will assist the classroom teacher in creating a safe and engaging environment for children, helping them develop socially, emotionally, and cognitively. Your enthusiasm, patience, and good humor will be essential as you communicate effectively with children and their families. This position is perfect for those who want to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young children and contribute to the community's well-being. If you seek fulfillment in helping others, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Prior early childhood experience is preferred.
• Must have a 90-hour child care certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing activities and assignments for children.
• Ensure the health, welfare, and safety of children.

Skills

Enthusiasm for young children

Good communication skills

Patience

Good judgment

Ability to listen effectively

Education

High school degree or GED

90-hour child care certification

Job description

Preschool Assistant Teacher - Catonsville

850 S Rolling Rd, Catonsville, MD 21228, USA

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 4:00 AM

Overwhelmingly, people who decide they want to be a part of the Y in Central Maryland do so because it reflects their values and a conscious decision they’ve made about how they choose to live their lives. The happiest and most fulfilled Y associates are those who are motivated to help others and who want to be a part of something larger than themselves. If this speaks to your heart, then we invite you to join our team. Be a part of a charitable, mission-driven organization that works for individual and community well-being for all.

How this role contributes to the Y’s mission:

As a Y Preschool Assistant Teacher, you will assist the classroom teacher in implementing activities and assignments that are clear, well organized, and designed to meet long-range learning objectives. You’ll be responsible for ensuring the health, welfare, and safety of the children enrolled in our program. You will also create an environment that fosters the social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and creative development of each child in your care. As a Y Preschool Assistant Teacher, you’ll contribute to the Y and to the overall community we serve by working with our littlest Y participants to help them prepare for success in school and life.

This work is right for you if you have:

• Enthusiasm for young children, patience, good humor, good judgment, and a good spirit.
• The ability to clearly communicate and effectively listen to children, parents/guardians, members, and other Y associates.
• Some prior early childhood experience (preferred).
• A high school degree or GED.
• Your 90-hour child care certification.

The Y in Central Maryland provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment. Moreover, the Y is firmly committed to celebrating and achieving diversity and inclusion in all we do. We strive to be an anti-racist organization and expect all associates to treat others with respect, kindness, and dignity at all times. Thank you for considering working for the Y in Central Maryland. If being a part of our cause feels right for you, we hope you will join us.