Teacher's Assistant - Polk ECE

YMCA of Northern Utah; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% off Childcare programming

Employee & Employer Retirement Con·tr�

Professional Development Assistance

Job summary

YMCA of Northern Utah is seeking a Teacher's Assistant in Early Childhood to support a nurturing classroom for children aged 3-5. This role emphasizes creating a positive, inclusive environment and adhering to safety standards while collaborating with families and staff.

The position requires basic qualifications, willingness to participate in ongoing training, and reliability to support daily activities, parent communication, and YMCA programming.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Background check with fingerprinting required prior to hire or within 10 days of hire.
• Experience with young children in childcare or developmental setting preferred.
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications required within 60 days of hire.
• State approved Food Handlers permit required within 10 days of hire.
• Child Abuse Prevention training required during onboarding process.
• Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate activities.
• Previous experience with diverse populations preferred.
• Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
• Commitment to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Written and verbal Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the children, classroom, and program activities. Ages 3-5.
• Follow procedures and standards; make ADA accommodations as needed; maintain site and records.
• Nurture children with purposeful programming to boost academic, social, physical, emotional and spiritual well-being.
• Build positive rapport with youth.
• Demonstrate reliability, flexibility, organization, and ability to follow directions.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and practice safety.
• Provide and welcome ongoing dialogue with parents about child’s progress; connect families to the Y.
• Attend family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and trainings; may include Saturdays or days off.
• Pursue professional development in Early Childhood Education and YMCA leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• This is not an exhaustive list of duties.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Spanish (basic)

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CPR

First Aid

AED

Food Handlers permit

Job description

Overview

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Teacher's Assistant Early Childhood at the YMCA of Northern Utah maintains a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals, promotes the potential of all youth, and provides a quality experience to both youth and their families.

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 program activities. Primarily working with students ages 3-5.
• Follows all procedures and standards as established by the law or the Y; makes ADA accommodations where appropriate; maintains the program site, equipment, and required program records.
• Nurtures children through purposeful programming; creates activities that are aimed at increasing student’s academic, social, physical, emotional, and spiritual well‑being.
• Creates a positive rapport and shared interest with all youth.
• Demonstrates reliability, flexibility, organization skills, and the ability to follow directions and tasks that are assigned.
• Maintains a clean, safe work area, practices good safety habits.
• Provides and welcomes ongoing dialogue with parents and caregivers about their child’s needs and progress; connects families to the Y.
• Attends and participates in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training. Willing to attend activities and or trainings that fall on Saturdays or days off.
• Willing to participate in professional development for Early Childhood Education and YMCA Leadership.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

*This is not an exhaustive list of job duties. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be able to pass a background check with fingerprinting prior to hire or within 10 days of hire.
• Previous experience working with young children in childcare or developmental setting preferred.
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications required within 60 days of hire.
• State approved Food Handlers permit required within 10 days of hire.
• Child Abuse Prevention training required during onboarding process.
• Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate activities.
• Previous experience with diverse populations preferred.
• Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
• Commitment to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Written and verbal Spanish is a plus.

Benefits

Staff working 15 hours+ per week

• 100% off Childcare programming*
• Employee & Employer Retirement Contribution Options
• Professional Development Assistance

Staff working less than 15 hours per week:

• 50% off Childcare programming*
• Employee & Employer Retirement Contribution Options
• Professional Development Assistance

*Limitations and restrictions apply to some programs.

OUR YMCA CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.We are welcoming:we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become.We are genuine:we value you and embrace your individuality.We are hopeful:we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.We are nurturing:we support you in your journey to develop your full potential.We are determined:above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Posted Salary Range

USD $13.78 - USD $17.23 /Hr.