Youth Development Assistant Teacher

Decatur Family YMCA; Decatur (IL); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Decatur Family YMCA is seeking an Assistant Childcare Teacher in Decatur, IL. The role supports youth development, healthy living and social responsibility within a welcoming, caring environment.

You will supervise children, create lesson plans, and communicate with families while upholding YMCA values and safety policies during program activities. Training includes CPR/AED and First Aid.

Qualifications

• Must meet Illinois licensing regulations for group childcare.
• Ability to respond to inquiries/complaints from participants, members, staff, administration.
• Ability to write reports in prescribed style and format.
• Ability to interpret instructions that involve several variables.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the children, classroom, and program activities.
• Follows procedures and standards; maintains site, equipment and records.
• Nurtures children through purposeful programming and creates lesson plans.
• Builds positive rapport with youth and provides leadership opportunities.
• Conducts observations and evaluations of each child.
• Communicates with parents/caregivers and conducts conferences.

Skills

CPR/AED certification

Strong communication

Observation skills

Classroom management

Education

Illinois Licensing regulations for group childcare

Tools

CPR/AED Training

First Aid Training

Bloodborne Pathogens Training

Job description

Decatur Family YMCA is seeking an Assistant Childcare Teacher in Decatur, IL. The role supports youth development, healthy living and social responsibility within a welcoming, caring environment.

You will supervise children, create lesson plans, and communicate with families while upholding YMCA values and safety policies during program activities. Training includes CPR/AED and First Aid.