Early Childhood Assistant Teacher (New Hope)

Assistant Teacher | New Hope YMCA Early Childhood Learning Center | $17.50+ per hour | Full-Time (Monday to Friday)

At a glance:
The YMCA Early Childhood Learning Center is seeking a caring Assistant Teacher (18+) to join our team. This Monday through Friday role offers opportunities for professional growth, a free YMCA membership, and more! (Candidates must meet MN DHS Rule 3 Assistant Teacher qualifications).

Schedule:

• Full-time, Monday through Friday
• 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• No evenings or weekend hours
  

Pay:

• $17.50 hourly base
• Eligible for grant-funded additional compensation (typically up to +$2 per hour)
  

The salary for this position is at $17.50 hourly. We take into consideration an individual’s background and experience in determining salary; therefore, base pay offered may vary considerably depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package for full-time includes a wide range of benefits (medical, dental, life, disability, and more) as well as generous paid time off and free membership. Part-time benefits will vary.

1.    Job Summary:
Under the direction of the CC Program Director and/or Assistant CC Program Director. The Child Care Assistant Teacher will support the teaching staff in implementing childcare programs. The incumbent will assist with carrying out the childcare mission and values by providing high-quality childcare services to children and parents that focus on the YMCA core values: Equity, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, and Caring.

2.    Essential Functions: 

• Implement daily plans and activities.
• Maintain a positive classroom community.
• Supervise children and participate with children in activities.
• Maintain program site and equipment. 
• Communicate with parents on an ongoing basis and assist with parent conferences. 
• Complete daily observations and child evaluations.
• Provide guidance for children’s behavior.
• Maintains CACFP and Minnesota Department of Health Licensing for meals and snacks, if applicable.
• Attend all required meetings and training sessions
  

3.    Relationships:
The incumbent interacts regularly with children, parents, and staff members. The incumbent will assist in supervising other staff members and program volunteers. This position involves interaction with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

4.    Qualifications: 

• Meet Minnesota DHS Rule 3 or Wisconsin HFS 46 Assistant Teacher qualifications, including yearly in service requirements.
• Minimum age of 18.
• Adult and child CPR or CPR/PR, First Aid, and AED Certifications within 30 days of hire date. 
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• A commitment to working with children in a developmental setting and a sincere desire to have a meaningful effect on their lives.
• Able to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
  

5.    Work Conditions:

• Perform all physical aspects of the position, including frequently moving around, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Ability to recognize and react calmly and effectively in hazardous/dangerous situations.
• May provide children with assistance in dealing with issues such as personal hygiene, medical needs, toileting, diapering, lifting, writing, feeding, and getting in or out of transportation.
• May be exposed to verbal outbursts, physical actions or bodily fluids as part of the childcare environment.
• Ability to travel to other branches and programs.
• Must be flexible to work varying hours to meet the needs of the site.
  

6.    Additional Notes:
This job description represents the major functions of the position but is not intended to be all-inclusive. The incumbent is also responsible for taking direction from branch representatives in completing projects or performing duties deemed necessary for the branch or Association success.