Assistant Teacher - Weekday Mornings at LAKELAND HILLS YMCA

Description

Job Title: Assistant Teacher                             

Department: Childcare

Reports to: Childcare Director              

Hours: 7:30-10:30 AM, with potential to grow your hours!

We are seeking a dedicated Assistant Teacher to join our childcare program. Working under the guidance of our Childcare Program Director, you will be responsible for the care, safety, and development of an assigned group of children in a nurturing, positive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

Child Care & Safety

• Maintain constant supervision and ensure the health and safety of all children
• Assist with diaper changing, feeding, and daily care routines
• Follow safe sleep and feeding practices in accordance with state regulations
• Administer basic first aid and complete incident reports as needed
• Monitor indoor and outdoor play areas

Curriculum & Development

• Implement age-appropriate daily activities and curriculum
• Model positive interactions and social-emotional learning
• Support speech development, manners, kindness, and empathy
• Create purposeful play experiences that build confidence and abilities
• Foster positive relationships with each child

Professional Duties

• Follow daily schedules and maintain program structure
• Ensure classroom cleanliness and sanitization of toys and materials
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding their child's progress
• Collaborate effectively with teaching staff and administration
• Maintain compliance with all state childcare regulations

Qualifications

• Prior work experience working with children
• Exhibits patience, empathy, and genuine compassion toward young children
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage responsibilities independently
• Working knowledge of early childhood development principles

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; reach with hand or arms; lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Your Benefits Include:

• Free YMCA Membership – including gym, pool and access to fitness classes such as yoga, Zumba and Pilates.

• Earned Sick Leave - Take the time you need to feel your best.

• Flexible Schedule

• Growth and Advancement Opportunities