Job Title:
Assistant Early Childhood Education Teacher
PART TIME 25
hours per week 8:30am - 1:30pm
FREE YMCA MEMBERSHIP!
YMCA Retirement after 1 year of employment Paid time off after 1 year of employment Discounted Program Fees
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the direction and supervision of the Early Childhood Education Director, the Assistant Early Childhood Education (ECE) Teacher supports the ECE Teacher in creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children enrolled in YMCA programs. This position supports the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development of each child through developmentally appropriate curriculum, structured activities, and positive guidance. As a part-time position, the Assistant Childcare Teacher provides flexible support to classrooms, ensuring consistency in care and quality programming while helping to foster strong relationships with children and families.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Help create and maintain a fun, safe, and nurturing learning environment with developmentally appropriate activities tailored to children's abilities and interest.
- Support the Lead Teacher in implementing lesson plans that foster social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth, while reinforcing YMCA core values.
- Assist in keeping the classroom safe, clean, organized, and in compliance with state licensing standards; promptly report concerns to the Lead Teacher or supervisor.
- Maintain active supervision of children at all times, ensuring safety procedures and staff-to-child ratios are consistently followed.
- Possess and apply working knowledge of child abuse and neglect laws; immediately report suspected cases to a supervisor following proper reporting procedures.
- Assist in maintaining accurate documentation of attendance, absences, emergency information, meal counts, and incident/accident reports as directed by the Lead Teacher.
- Document and report all significant behaviors, incidents, and disciplinary actions in accordance with YMCA behavior management procedures.
- Support emergency procedures appropriate to the site and follow protocols adopted by emergency service authorities to ensure the safety of children and staff.
- Maintain positive and professional communication with parents/guardians, sharing information as directed by the Lead Teacher.
- Encourage children's growth and self-regulation through positive guidance, age-appropriate discipline, and encouragement of independence, creativity, and problem-solving.
- Collaborate with co-teachers, Lead Teachers, and administrative staff to support program quality and consistency.
- Attend and actively participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and professional development opportunities.
- Conduct self in a professional, responsible, and patient manner, demonstrating sound decision-making and serving as a positive role model for children and families.
- Uphold strict adherence to all YMCA, branch, and department policies and procedures.
- Demonstrate the YMCA's core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility in all interactions.
- Perform all other duties as assigned by the Lead Teacher, Team Lead, or Director.
EDUCATION
- Teachers must be 18 years of age or older and have a high school diploma or equivalency.
- Must meet all Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) 251 licensing requirements for an ECE Assistant Teacher.
Will provide this training
Job Type:
Part-time Pay:
From $13.11 per hour
Benefits:
Employee assistance program Employee discount
Work Location:
In person