Head Start Assistant Teacher- Grace Early Learning Center

About the role

The YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South seeks a Head Start Assistant Teacher to support the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with supervision of and implementing activities with a group of children in a child development center program.
• Providing excellent and nurturing care to all children in the classroom.
• Planning and implementation of the age-appropriate classroom activities.
• Maintains accurate rosters of children in care, assisting parents with sign-in and out.
• Ensuring the daily schedule is followed.
• Completing daily parent reports and communication tools.
• Maintaining stimulating and orderly program spaces.
• Serving meals and snacks to children.
• Complies with all risk management standards to ensure a safe environment, responding to all incidents and following the YMCA incident management process.
• Practices positive and timely communication to parents regarding their child’s experience.
• Practices positive and uplifting communication to their team.
• Assure compliance with state and local regulations.
• Maintains all training and education hours required by the State of Tennessee Department of Human Services Child care Licensing.
• Attends and participates in assigned staff meetings and special events.
• Provides a collaborative and cohesive approach to the YMCA’s vision and mission.
• Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned by and agreed to by their supervisor to meet the changing needs of the program and/or branch.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Minimum 18 years of age
• At a minimum, Child Development Associate (CDA)
• Enrolled in a program that will lead to an associate's or bachelor's degree
• Enrolled in a CDA program to complete within two years of the time of hire
• Work Schedule: Full time, Monday through Friday, 8:00am-6:00pm, with potential for evening and weekend work.
• Work Environment and Physical Demands: Climbing, sitting, standing, pushing, walking, kneeling, and stooping; some exposure to the outdoor elements, exposure to electrical/mechanical mechanisms, and exposure to some chemical elements; ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Behavioral Characteristics

• Welcoming
• Nurturing
• Determined
• Hopeful
• Genuine

Pay

$35,000