Childcare Assistant Teacher

CHILDCARE ASSISTANT TEACHER

$500 SIGN-ON BONUS AVAILABLE!

Job Overview: The Childcare Assistant Teacher is an important part of the YMCA Before and After School Care team. They will be a part of an on-site team assisting children in kindergarten to 5th grade with program activities and developing their skills.

Part-time, Morning and/or Afternoon

Locations: Ernest C. Myer Elementary School, Hurley, NY

Hourly pay rate: $15.00 -$16.00

Responsibilities:

• Works under the supervision of a Group Teacher or the Site Leadership team.
• Ensure the daily care of every child by following all guidelines from the Office of Child and Family Services and YMCA standards.
• Create and implement fun and engaging learning experience for children.
• Model positive behavior to demonstrate safety, personal safety and safety of others.
• Assists students’ needs and conducts individual and group activities according to established curriculum.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Must be at least 18 year of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1-2 years’ experience working with children.
• Excellent communication skills and both oral and written
• Experience preferred in one or more of the following areas: art, helping with homework, songs/music, skits, sports, and recreational games, etc.
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse Prevention training required to be completed along with other trainings after hire