Teacher Assistant - Full Time w/ Benefits

Greater Somerset County YMCA, Inc.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FREE family membership to YMCA

FREE nationwide membership

Discounted program fees

Paid sick leave

Medical and dental insurance

Vision insurance

Generous paid time off policy

Job summary

A community-focused nonprofit organization in New Jersey seeks a qualified Teacher's Assistant to support the Head Teacher in implementing engaging curriculum for young children. Responsibilities include ensuring the safety and well-being of children, assisting in lesson planning, and maintaining a positive and clean classroom environment. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, experience with children, and knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices. This role offers a variety of benefits including a free YMCA membership and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience working with young children in a group setting.
• Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the health, safety and well-being of children in the program.
• Assist Head Teacher in creating and leading developmentally appropriate lessons.
• Work as a supportive team member.
• Maintain a clean and safe classroom environment.
• Maintain accurate program documentation and attendance.
• Actively participate in training sessions and meetings.
• Follow and maintain sanitary habits in accordance with CDC guidelines.

Skills

Bilingual preferred

Experience with young children

Knowledge of child development

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Description

An exciting opportunity to join the team of a progressive YMCA located in vibrant Somerset County, New Jersey. The YMCA is one of the nation’s leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. With a 150-year-old history, Greater Somerset County YMCA (GSCY) is a pillar of the community and has seven locations across three counties, which collectively serve upwards of 30,000 individuals. GSCY has 100 full-time and 950 part-time employees along with operating revenues to $22+ million.

The Y empowers everyone—no matter who they are or where they are from. To fulfill our purpose of strengthening community for all, GSCY is committed to being an inclusive organization and leveraging our collective impact to address social inequities. To learn more about GSCY, visit our website: http://gscymca.org

SOMERSET HILLS YMCA is seeking a qualified Teacher's Assistant who will assist the Head Teacher in implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum. At the Y, our curriculum encourages learning through exploration and discovery, and promotes the development of a positive self‑image. Our Teacher Assistants report to the Head Teacher and are responsible for assisting with Arts & Crafts projects, conducting “circle time”, helping during lunch/snacks and diapering/potty training (room specific). Our Teacher Assistants model positive social interactions and language, and implement positive class management techniques and strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the health, safety and well‑being of children in the program, by providing close supervision of all activities.
• Assist Head Teacher in creating and leading developmentally appropriate lessons and activities.
• Work as a supportive team member.
• Maintain a clean and safe classroom environment, by reporting and/or removing all potential hazards and by setting up spaces and materials with a focus on supporting child learning.
• Maintain accurate program documentation including by not limited to incident, accident and behavior reports, attendance sheets, sign‑in / sign‑out sheets, development and growth forms; document eating and sleeping, as well as any areas of concern.
• Actively participate in all training sessions, designated meetings, and special events.
• Other activities and duties as needed that address the ongoing health and well‑being of our staff and members.
• Follow and maintain sanitary habits in accordance with CDC guidelines.

Requirements

Desired Skills & Experience

• Bilingual preferred
• High School diploma
• Minimum of one year of experience working with young children in a group setting.
• Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices.

Benefits of working full‑time at GSC YMCA include:

• FREE family membership to Greater Somerset County YMCA, including full access to all of our branch facilities including Bridgewater YMCA, Hillsborough YMCA, Princeton YMCA, Somerset Hills YMCA, and Somerville YMCA.
• FREE nationwide membership with access to over 2,500 YMCA locations across the country
• Discounted program fees
• Paid sick leave and short‑term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous 12% retirement contribution to the YMCA Retirement Fund after eligibility period (no employee contribution required)
• Medical and dental insurance with prescription coverage
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account for medical and/or dependent care
• 100% contribution towards life insurance and long‑term disability
• Optional additional life insurance and dependent life insurance available at low rates
• 403(b) Smart Savings Plan
• Generous paid time off policy
• 7 paid holidays

Greater Somerset County YMCA is a drug free work environment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information who share our values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.