Early Childhood Education Assistant

2 weeks ago

St Petersburg, Florida, United States YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg Full time
Position Overview

Join our team at the YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg, where we are committed to nurturing young minds through our engaging programs.

We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Full-time Early Childhood Education Assistants to support our lead educators in our state-of-the-art preschool facility. Opportunities are available in both infant and toddler classrooms, making this a fantastic chance to become part of a mission-driven organization that prioritizes professional development and career advancement.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver a positive experience for children and families, embodying the YMCA values of honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.
  • Assist in overseeing children, classroom activities, and overall engagement.
  • Implement educational programs in accordance with established guidelines.
  • Establish and uphold rules that encourage constructive behavior.
  • Attend to children's essential needs, including supervision during meals, playtime, and recreational activities.
  • Participate in family events, program initiatives, staff meetings, and training sessions.

Qualifications:

Applicants must be at least 18 years old and possess a High School diploma or equivalent, along with a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or equivalent. A minimum of one year of experience working with children in a developmental context is required. Candidates should be comfortable interacting with infants, toddlers, and young children for extended periods, both indoors and outdoors. A pre-employment drug screening and background check are mandatory.

Physical Requirements:

This role involves regular sitting, standing, talking, and listening. Employees will frequently need to walk, bend, and reach with their hands and arms. Occasionally, the ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds is necessary. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The role also demands the capacity to plan, lead, and engage in various activities.

Full-time positions are available, offering a competitive hourly wage ranging from $14.75 to $20.00.

The YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg adheres to non-discrimination laws in all hiring and employment practices.

We provide excellent benefits upon eligibility, including health insurance, paid time off, 75% discount on preschool fees, complimentary before and after school care for school-age programs, free access to wellness facilities for household members, and an employer-funded retirement plan.

The YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg is committed to non-discrimination in all employment practices.

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