Child Care - Assistant Teacher

Description

Job Type: Full-time (40 hours/week), permanent position with a full benefit package (including a free family membership)

Pay: $12-$14/Hour

Assistant Teachers are critical to the success of our childcare program. You will assist the Lead Teacher in all aspects of the care of the children. This includes implementing curriculum, actively interacting with the children, monitoring activities to ensure safety, nurturing the children through encouragement and gentle redirection, assisting in classroom set-up, clean-up and maintenance. Dependent on age, you will perform, assist or direct children in personal care activities. Typical schedule for this position is Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have experience working with children ages 6 weeks – 6 years. 
• Creativity, flexibility, high energy levels, patience, strong organizational skills, problem-solving skills, and demonstrated success as a leader and a team player.
• You must be able to observe/evaluate groups of children by sight, sound, and active interaction. You must be able to easily move through all areas of the childcare rooms and communicate effectively verbally and in written form with children and adults.
• You must be able to routinely lift, carry and load equipment, furnishings, and program supplies (up to 50 pounds).
• You must exhibit the Y core values of respect, responsibility, honesty and caring.
• Prior to work, all staff will be required to provide a Physician-signed health examination and complete a fingerprint background check.

CERTIFICATIONS:

• Must meet the qualifications for Teacher under the DCF 251 Licensing Rules for Group Child Care Centers.
• CPR/AED/First Aid certification within 60 days of hire.