Child Care- Assistant Teacher

About the role

The Grand Traverse Bay YMCA is seeking individuals to join their team and contribute to their mission of serving the community. They are currently hiring both part-time and full-time positions, offering increased compensation and childcare discounts.

Responsibilities

• Aid in the daily care of children and implement the Creative Curriculum
• Maintain open communication with the Lead Teacher and follow their guidance and ideas
• Ensure a safe and fun environment for children to play, learn, and grow
• Perform cleaning duties as outlined in the classroom cleaning checklist
• Complete paperwork such as daily activity sheets, accident reports, and portfolio documentation for each child
• Communicate issues, concerns, and needs to the director and other staff members
• Participate in continuing education and in-services to enhance teaching skills
• Follow the YMCA's mission and guidelines

Requirements

• Position Title: Assistant Teacher
• Reports To: Child Development Director
• Department: Child Care
• Classification: Part Time or Full-Time, Non-Exempt
• Compensation: $15-$17 per hour
• Position Summary: Support the lead teacher in the classroom by maintaining a safe, enriching, and healthy learning environment.

Qualifications

• At least 16 years of age
• Responsible, dependable, enthusiastic, and effective communicator
• Previous child care experience
• Completed Adult, Child, and Infant CPR/AED and First Aid (training provided if needed)
• Good oral and written communication skills, including computer proficiency
• Outgoing personality and experience interacting with the public
• Current CDA credential (recommended)
• Early Childhood Education or Child Development coursework (recommended)

Core Competencies

• Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values, recruits volunteers, builds supportive relationships, and supports fundraising.
• Collaboration: Works effectively with diverse individuals, builds rapport, listens actively, and assists in developing others.
• Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, follows budgeting policies, establishes goals, and participates in meetings.
• Personal Growth: Pursues self-development, embraces change, accurately assesses personal strengths and limitations, and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.