Assistant Child Care Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

Join our team of dedicated professionals as an Assistant Child Care Teacher at the Y, a leading nonprofit organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

In this role, you will play a vital part in providing a quality experience to children and parents, focusing on building achievement and belonging. You will work closely with the Lead Teacher to design and implement curriculum, adapt lessons to meet the needs of each child, and maintain effective lines of communication with parents and co-workers.

What You'll Do

Teaching & Child Development

• Assists the Lead Teacher in planning and implementing engaging activities, lessons, and daily plans to ensure a well-rounded educational experience for children.
• Provides individualized support to children, adapting lessons to meet their unique needs and interests.
• Collaborates with the Lead Teacher to maintain a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment.

Safety, Communication & Record Keeping

• Ensures the safety and well-being of children at all times, managing arrivals, departures, and absences.
• Maintains accurate records, documents concerns, and communicates effectively with parents and colleagues.

Administrative & Support

• Assists with administrative tasks, such as record keeping and reporting.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 17 years of age.
• High School diploma or equivalent general education degree preferred.
• Abusive Head Trauma Training, CPR for infant and child, AED, Intro to the child care Profession, SIDs Prevention Training, Fundamentals of Infant and Toddler Care within 30 days of employment.
• CPR, First Aid, AED Certifications and child abuse prevention trainings within 30 days of hire.
• Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred.
• Must be able to comply with ADA requirements.
• Must complete Wisconsin Mandated Reporter Training within 30 days of hire.
• Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting is highly desired.
• CPR, First Aid, AED Certifications and child abuse prevention trainings within 30 days of hire.
• Abusive Head Trauma Training, CPR for infant and child, AED, Intro to the child care Profession, SIDs Prevention Training, Fundamentals of Infant and Toddler Care within 30 days of employment.
• High School diploma or equivalent general education degree preferred.
• Must be at least 17 years of age.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The employee needs sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to safely supervise program activities in a variety of indoor and outdoor locations.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.
• The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Child Care and Program Discounts
• Retirement
• Free YMCA Membership