Teaching Assistant I - Intervention | Chapel HIll - Carrboro YMCA

Theuniversityunion; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

The YMCA is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support academic and enrichment programs for children at Rashkis Elementary School and New Hope Elementary School in Chapel Hill, NC. Under supervision of the Program Director, you will assist with daily activities, help ensure safety and foster inclusive, engaging learning experiences.

You will work Monday to Friday, part-time and non-exempt, supporting instructional plans and maintaining positive relationships with children, families, and staff while

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Ability to motivate and engage children, parents, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Interpret, communicate, and promote the YMCA’s mission and goals.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with children, families, and staff.
• Promote inclusion and engagement for diverse populations.
• Interact with children daily, ensuring safety and a nurturing environment.
• Support academic and enrichment activities and assist with instructional plans.
• Ensure safety and well-being of all children according to YMCA policies.
• Communicate with Site Director/Teacher about activities and progress.
• Maintain program records and assist in collecting student progress data.
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, field trips, and bus supervision.
• Remain prepared and engaged in all aspects of program delivery.

Skills

Group leadership

Activity leadership

Planning

Organization

Job description

• Location 980 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd,Chapel Hill, NC, 27514,United States
• Base Pay $15.00 / Hour
• Job Category Outreach Development
• Employee Type Part-Time Non-Exempt

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Program Director , the Teaching Assistant will support academic and enrichment programs for children in a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment. This role is responsible for assisting with daily activities, ensuring student safety and well-being, and building positive relationships with children, families, and staff.

The Teaching Assistant works closely with the Site Director and Teachers to support instructional plans, foster student growth, and model the YMCA’s mission of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

They are responsible for managing these functions in accordance with the stated mission, goals, and policies established by the administrative staff, governing committees, and Board of Directors of the YMCA.

JOB SCHEDULE:

Monday - Friday

JOB LOCATIONS AVAILABLE:

Rashkis Elementary School and/or New Hope Elementary School

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Interpret, communicate, and promote the YMCA’s mission, goals, and objectives.
• Build and maintain positive, supportive relationships with children, families, and staff.
• Promote inclusion and engagement for all by creating a welcoming environment for diverse populations.
• Interact with children daily, demonstrating sensitivity to individual needs and fostering a safe, nurturing program environment.
• Support academic and enrichment activities, assist with instructional plans, and help identify student needs.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all children, providing guidance, discipline, and motivation in accordance with YMCA policies.
• Communicate regularly with the Site Director and/or Teacher regarding activities, student progress, and concerns.
• Maintain accurate program records and assist in collecting student progress data.
• Actively participate in staff meetings, trainings, field trips, and bus rides for supervision of student safety.
• Remain prepared, proactive, and engaged in all aspects of program delivery.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support program success.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Previous experience working with children in an academic or enrichment setting preferred.
• Strong skills in group management, activity leadership, planning, and organization.
• Ability to motivate and engage children, parents, and staff in a positive and supportive manner.
• Maturity, sensitivity, and leadership ability to effectively guide students of all backgrounds.
• Must obtain Basic Life Support/First Aid, Emergency Oxygen, and Epi-Pen certifications upon hire (additional trainings may be required).
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups across all social and economic segments of the community.
• Multi-lingual ability preferred but not required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings.
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range, or special accommodations made ofsufficientnature for completion of assigned tasks.
• Ability to communicate clearly through speech and understanding of the English language.
• Ability to walk, run, stand, kneel,stoop,and manual dexterity.