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Form of workThis position is responsible for helping to maintain a safe, clean environment; ensuring a high level of program quality and working to establish a positive relationship with all program participants and their families. The Assistant Teacher will provide a positive role model to children within the philosophy of YMCA standards and expectations with emphasis on character counts philosophy. This will be done under the direction of the Child Development Director or designee. Other responsibilities include planning and implementing all daily activities for the participants.
QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Age:
- Must be 18 years of age or older
Education:
- High school Diploma or Equivalent
- Willing to take ECE courses or work towards a CDA certificate
- Early Education experience
*You may be hired with 6 ECE units, you must enroll and complete 2 units a semester until you have completed 12 ECE units to become a fully qualified Associate Teacher
Availability:
- Must be able to work in different shifts starting at 6:00 am and ending the latest at 7:30pm.
- Flexibility in work schedule is required.
Related Experience:
- At least 2 years working with young children or Familiar with Developmentally Appropriate Practices
- Experience of familiar with Reggio Emilia, Anti-Bias curriculum and Creative Curriculum
Licenses & Certifications:
- CPR and First Aid
- Licensure is required
- All Trainings and certificates for Early Learning Division Director
- Introduction to Child Care Health and Safety Training
- Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect
- Health and Safety Training recognized by the Oregon Center for Career Development in Childhood Care and Education
- Safe Sleep for Oregon Infants
- Comply with local, state, and federal laws governing child care
