Early Learning Center Assistant Teacher

2 months ago

Waterloo, United States Family YMCA of Black Hawk Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionBenefits:
  • Competitive salary
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Training & development


Job Title: Early Learning Center Assistant Teacher FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Reports Directly to: Youth Development Director; ELC, MATY Position: Part-Time Wage Rate: $12.50-$14.00

POSITION SUMMARY: 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. Family YMCA of Black Hawk Countys Early Learning Center (ELC) is seeking an Assistant Teacher who has a love for working with children, ages 6 weeks to 5-years-old. You must be outgoing, motivated, compassionate, patient, creative, playful, and dependable. Under the guidance of the Early Learning Center Director, and the Assistant Teacher is responsible for carrying out the day-to-day tasks in their assigned program room.

OUR 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Support the Lead Teachers with whom you work. 2. Assist with carrying out daily lesson/activity plans to meet the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive needs of the children in your care. 3. Assist with record keeping and room cleanliness. 4. Have the knowledge or willingness to learn age appropriate behavior management techniques. 5. Assist with diapering, potty training, and taking children to the bathroom as needed. 6. Assist Lead Teachers with ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child. 7. Have willingness to be flexible and adaptable and float to differing classrooms as needed. 8. Maintain positive communication with parents/guardians, co-workers, and supervisors. 9. Attend and participate in special events, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training. 10. Learn and be prepared to implement all emergency procedures to ensure safety of children and be physically and mentally able to respond to emergencies and administer CPR and/or First aid appropriately. 11. Support the mission of the YMCA and incorporate the YMCA character development values including: Care, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility in our daily routine while working with children, parents, and staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma
1-2 years of experience in a licensed childcare facility is preferred.
Certifications required within 30 days of hire: Physical, TB, CPR/AED, and First Aid, Blood borne Pathogens, and Mandatory Reporter Training.
Clear criminal background check
Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of children and individuals from all social and economic segments of the community.
Basic Computer Competencies

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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, run, sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment.
The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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