Assistant Teacher Early Preschool (Maple Room)

Description

The Ann Arbor YMCA Child Development Center is hiring full-time Early Preschool Assistant Teachers for our Maple Room. We believe the values and skills learned early on are vital building blocks for quality of life and future success. That's why our childcare programs are staffed with people who understand the cognitive, physical and social development of kids, the need children have to feel connected and supported in trying new things and the caring and reinforcement parents and families need to help each other.

GENERAL FUNCTION:

Responsible for: guiding children through an age-appropriate curriculum (21/2 - 3 1/2 years) that develops self-help skills and instills the Y values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility; guiding and mentoring new care giving staff (Assistant Teachers); maintaining a thorough understanding and knowledge of the child care programs that the Ann Arbor YMCA provides and assisting the Lead Teacher in the daily upkeep of the Child Care classroom and its contents.

OUR CULTURE

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 make our community stronger beginning with you. We are an association made up of people from every walk of life, working side by side to strengthen communities. Together we strive to ensure that everyone, regardless of age, race, gender, gender identity, gender expression, income, faith, sexual orientation or cultural background has the opportunity to live life to its fullest. 

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalent is required. Associate degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development or related field strongly preferred.

A minimum of two years’ experience working as an Assistant Teacher in the Child Care program

A minimum of three years’ experience working with children and families

Previous experience in a NAEYC Accredited program preferred

Must be capable of using basic Microsoft Office software.

Must be able to learn and use YMCA specific software within 14 days of hire.

CPR and First Aid Certification strongly preferred

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, flexibility and an ability to work in a team setting are required.

Must have physical examination, including satisfactory TB test, six months prior to beginning work or 30 days after. 

A patient, high energy and goal-oriented attitude is essential.

Ability to be responsive to the needs, wants and interests of both the parents and youth enrolled in the Child Care programs. 

Multi-lingual ability is preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for long periods of time.

Must be able to assist an average size child up to 50 pounds.

Must be able to lift and carry food and supplies weighing up to 20 pounds.

Ability to stand or sit while maintaining alertness for several hours at a time.

Position may require bending, leaning, kneeling, and walking.

Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate.

Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency

Ability to view/enter data for long periods of time.