Hybrid Preschool Floating Assistant Teacher (Part-Time) bei YMCA of Central Massachusetts

Description

If you enjoy working with children and are a team player, please consider applying and joining our Y family located at the Sarah and Richard Hardy Center for Child Development in Southbridge!

Under the supervision of the Lead Teacher, assists the classroom teacher in setting up and implementing daily curriculum which promotes social, cultural, educational, physical and emotional growth. Performs housekeeping chores as necessary. Provides a quality experience to children that focuses on the YMCA values. 

Essential Functions:

• Has knowledge of and maintains NAEYC and DEEC standards.
• Assists classroom teacher in implementing daily lesson/activity plans to support a developmentally appropriate curriculum. 
• Greets parents and children and interacts with the children. Is aware of children’s safety at all times.
• Makes and records observations of children.
• Maintains classroom and equipment.
• Change and feed children.
• Supervise outdoor play, handwashing, toileting.
• Is flexible to schedule changes.
• Attends and participates in family nights, staff meetings, staff training, and YMCA special events.
• Additional duties as required and assigned by a supervisor to support the overall mission of the YMCA and to ensure the success of the Child Care Department. 

Qualifications:

• Meets educational and experience qualifications established by DEEC, NAEYC, and QRIS.
• At least 18 years of age. 
• Must obtain, and keep current, certification in CPR, First Aid and Child Abuse Prevention.
• Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred.

Job Type: Part-Time

Schedule: Please tell us your availability! Looking to fill positions for the following hours. Mondays-Fridays from 7:00am to 5:30pm 

Pay: $17.00 per hour. Plus, access to YMCA facilities for all YMCA employees, Employee Assistance Program, Sick Leave

If this sounds like something you are qualified to do and want to apply, please submit your online application with your resume today!

About Us: The Y: We’re for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

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 strengthen our community, beginning with you. We are a safe place for children, teens and vulnerable populations, and all staff, regardless of their role within the organization, are required to ensure the trust that families place in us is earned each and every day. Child protection is every employee’s job.