Child Care Assistant Teacher - Kansas Staffing : Job Details

Under the direction of the Early Education Director, and in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the Salina Family YMCA, the Assistant Teacher supports and assists the Lead Teacher, provides direction and implementation for the program and classroom, and provides a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on the YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring. This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.

• Assist in the planning and implementation of the daily program under the direction of the Lead Teacher
• Complete 16 hours of KDHE approved training on an annual basis
• Assist in supervision of the children, classroom, and all activities
• Help to maintain a welcoming, clean learning environment
• Help preserve the quality of supplies, equipment, and materials
• Interact with the children
• Attend any staff meetings and trainings required by the YMCA and Early Education Coordinator
• Provide exceptional customer service by greeting all participants, maintain a clean and safe facility and demonstrating professional conduct at all times
• Responds to challenges with possible solutions in a timely manner
• All other duties as requested

Must be at least 16 years of age

6 months of previous experience working with children

Must be able to plan, organize, and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities

Have an understanding of family problems, their needs, as well as the needs of at-risk children

Good communication skills and the ability to create a risk-free environment on a daily basis

Able to make sound decisions based on factual information regarding kindergarten readiness skills

Certifications: CPR/FA, within 30 days of hire

TB Test within 30 days of hire