Childcare Assistant Teacher
Company: YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids
Location: Grand Rapids
Posted on: March 21, 2023
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Job Description:
Description:OUR CULTURE:Guiding Principles describe our
behaviors to support our organization's work throughout its life in
all circumstances, irrespective of changes in goals, strategies,
and leadership. Our Guiding Principles are as follows: CULTIVATE-We
grow staff and volunteer leaders who will be stewards of the Y
mission, resources, and opportunities. OWN-We think long-term and
act on behalf of the organization, beyond our own team. WELCOME-We
are inclusive of all people and all communities. SERVE-We provide
timely and excellent service to members, volunteers, community, and
each other. LEARN - We are curious about new possibilities and act
to explore them. UNITE-We work together to achieve big goals and
speak as one voice. RESPECT-We treat others with kindness and speak
positively about other people in all situations. PLAY-We celebrate,
appreciate, and have fun!The YMCA of Great Grand Rapids utilizes a
Membership By Design framework, which is a member involvement and
community building model for YMCAs across the country. All staff
members-front-line, management, full- and part-time-and volunteers
have a role to play in member engagement. These responsibilities
can be broken into six steps:Staff and volunteers encourage
potential members to enroll in programs and activities that meet
their needs.Staff and volunteers ask members continually about
their satisfaction with a program or activity, track responses,
listen to suggestions, and respond promptly in a manner consistent
with the values of caring, honesty, respect, and
responsibility.Relationship Building: Staff and volunteers are
open, friendly, and approachable to all YMCA members and
participants. Staff and volunteers initiate interaction with and
between members.Education and Conversion: Staff and volunteers know
about and share their knowledge of the YMCA, its programs, its
policies, its mission, its values, and how it benefits members and
the community.Volunteerism and Leadership: Staff and volunteers
create opportunities for members to volunteer in their areas of
interest, and they ask members to do so whenever appropriate.Staff
and volunteers encourage members to own the YMCA, using words such
as we, us, and our association (and actions that match those words)
to include members as well as staff and volunteers.POSITION
SUMMARY:The Early Learning Assistant Teacher will assist in the
planning, developing, and implementing of classroom activities for
infant, toddler, or preschool programs. This position requires on
site, face-to-face leadership. Center hours vary by location, but
generally require flexible scheduling between 6 AM and 6 PM.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Assists Site Coordinator/Supervisor in
developing and leading daily lesson plansActively engages with
children in the classroomAssists with daily parent
communicationPrepares materials for daily activityMaintains records
of attendance, arrival, and departure timesMaintains supervision of
childrenAssists Site Supervisor with parent-teacher conferences as
neededEfficiently communicates with classroom teaching teamPerforms
any other functions deemed to be necessary for the smooth and
efficient operation of the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids
AssociationCOMPENSATION$13.78 - $17.23 Non-Exempt; Full Time (40
hours/week) or Part Time (25hours/week)Free YMCA Individual
Membership for Part Time employeesBENEFITS (FULL TIME
EMPLOYEES)Free YMCA Family Membership!50% discount off the regular
rate for each child registered in a YMCA childcare program.
Full-time YMCA employees working in a licensed childcare program
will receive a 50% discount on all Early Learning (including infant
room), School-Age, and Day Camp registrations.Grow your career
through the opportunity to become a lead teacher by completing your
Child Development Associates Credential (CDA) with the Y at no cost
to youHealth/Dental/Vision InsurancePaid Time Off, beginning at
three weeks per yearPaid HolidaysPaid Parental Leave On-Demand Pay:
Get your paycheck on your schedule Up to a 10% retirement
contribution upon eligibilityThe YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids is a
qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
program. More information can be found here .Community Discounts,
and more!Requirements:QUALIFICATIONSAssociate's degree or CDA
PREFERRED, or proof of current enrollment in CDA or college level
degree program required; three to six months childcare related
experience; or equivalent combination of education, training, and
experience preferred. Ability to interact with people of all ethnic
backgrounds, ages, and lifestyles. Ability and desire to work with
and care for infants, toddler, and preschool children.CERTIFICATES,
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONSBlood Borne Pathogen trainingCPR
Certification required within the first 60 daysFirst Aid
Certification required within the first 60 daysState of Michigan
criminal background clearance (ICHAT)FingerprintingDHS
clearanceNegative T.B. skin testDocumentation of physical examWORK
ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The work environment and 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.PM21PI206712702
Keywords: YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids , Childcare Assistant Teacher, Education / Teaching , Grand Rapids, Michigan
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