Bennett Preschool Assistant Teacher (2026)

Position Summary

The Bennett Preschool Assistant Teacher is responsible for planning, organizing, and supervising youth in a variety of outdoor and indoor programming, under all weather conditions. The position involves the care of children 6 weeks-5 years, with the ability to identify and respond to safety problems.

About the Role

We firmly believe in our mission of putting Christian principles into practice through programs, staff, and facilities in an environment that builds healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. Staff are expected to provide extraordinary experiences for our guests and for each other, demonstrating our core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, and faith.

Essential Functions

• Practices safe, responsible care of children.
• Implements curriculum and programming for assigned group of children.
• Communicates the core values and rules, and carries out positive behavior, with children.
• Observes children's development while taking anecdotal notes, video, and photographs.
• Predicts, prevents, identifies, and responds to safety issues for children in his/her care.
• Upholds Policies and Procedures as it relates to childcare licensing, YMCA policies, and ACA guidelines.
• Attends required trainings and meetings.
• Assists in opening or closing the preschool as assigned.
• Participates in daily cleaning of program buildings as assigned.
• Works in other departments or program areas as assigned.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Experience working with children preferred, but not required.
• Must be able to work effectively with other team members and communicate to resolve issues.
• Must regularly lift up to 40 pounds up to four feet.
• Must have basic computer skills including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be fluent in speaking English.
• Must enjoy working with kids.
• Must possess current First Aid and CPR certification.

General YMCA of the Rockies Requirements

• Uphold and reflect the YMCA core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, and Faith in all functions.
• Uphold the YMCA of the Rockies Mission, policies, and programs.
• Possess excellent customer service skills; for example, friendly, personable, helpful, patient, and professional.
• Promote safe work practices and a safe environment for guests, members, and staff.
• Promote a cooperative, positive, and flexible atmosphere while working with others in a diverse environment.
• Must meet acceptable criminal background check standards.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift 40 pounds.
• Must be able to walk up to two (2) miles on uneven terrain.