Teaching Assistant- Infant

Essential Functions:

• Assist the Lead Teacher in maintaining the organization, and cleanliness of the classroom (e.g., bulletin boards, displays, storage areas).
   
• Support the implementation of an age-appropriate curriculum and work with different age groups or classrooms as needed.
   
• Help maintain a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment for all children through consistent engagement and supervision at their level (e.g., on the floor, at tables).
   
• Participate in the Parent Advisory Committee and YMCA-sponsored events and fundraising activities.
   
• Support timely and professional communication with parents, modeling strong relationship-building skills in all interactions.
   
• Attend staff meetings, trainings, and workshops to support professional growth.
   
• Represent the classroom in meetings or trainings in the absence of the Lead Teacher and when otherwise requested.
   
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support classroom and program success.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, college credits/degree in Education preferred.
• One (1) to two (2) years related experience in a group setting with preschool children maintain safety at all time.
• Experience in assisting with curriculum implementation and being a contributing team member is essential.
• Maintain training requirements as required by the Office of Licensing.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with all levels of staff, parents and youth.
• Ability to problem solve and take initiative that adhere to the purpose, mission and goals of the YMCA.
• Ability to work as part of a team, as a role model and take initiative to identify potential risk factors and take measures to reduce them.
• First-Aid, CPR and AED certification within 30 days of hire date.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

Benefits:

Full-Time

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, which includes medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage. We also offer generous paid time off (PTO), paid sick leave, paid holidays, a legal plan, long-term disability, life insurance, 12% retirement benefits upon eligibility, a 403 (b) plan, an employee assistance program, professional development opportunities, Metro Y program discounts, and complimentary use of YMCA facilities. Full-time employees may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.