Child Care Assistant Teacher

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Assistant Teachers are critical to the success of our
child care program. You will assist the Lead Teacher in all aspects of
the care of the children. This includes implementing curriculum,
actively interacting with the children, monitoring activities to ensure
safety, nurturing the children through encouragement and gentle
redirection, assisting in classroom set-up, clean-up and maintenance.
Dependent on age, you will perform, assist or direct children in
personal care activities. This position requires creativity,
flexibility, high energy levels, patience, strong organizational skills,
problem-solving skills, and demonstrated success as a leader and a team
player. You must be able to observe/evaluate groups of children by
sight, sound, and active interaction. You must be able to easily move
through all areas of the child care rooms and communicate effectively
verbally and in written form with children and adults. You must be able
to routinely lift, carry and load equipment, furnishings, and program
supplies (up to 50 pounds) You must exhibit the Y core values of
respect, responsibility, honesty and caring. OTHER EXPERIENCE
AND QUALIFICATIONS: EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS: Must have experience
working with children ages 6 weeks 6 years. Educational requirements
include completion of high school or its equivalent, along with post
high school early childhood coursework. Position requires meeting the
qualifications for Assistant Teacher under DCF 251 Licensing Rules for
Group Day Care Centers. COMPETENCIES: This position requires creativity,
flexibility, high energy levels, patience, strong organizational skills,
problem-solving skills, and demonstrated success as a leader and a team
player. You must be able to observe/evaluate groups of children by
sight, sound, and active interaction. You must be able to easily move
through all areas of the child care rooms and communicate effectively
verbally and in written form with children and adults. You must be able
to routinely lift, carry and load equipment, furnishings, and program
supplies (up to 50 pounds). You must exhibit the Y core values of
respect, responsibility, honesty and caring. Physical Requirements:
Prior to work, all staff will be required to provide a Physician-signed
health examination and complete a fingerprint background check.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Other: A fully completed Stevens
Point Area YMCA Employment Application is required, along with a copy of
transcripts. E-mail inquiries without the employment application and
transcripts attached will not be considered. Apply Online:
https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Apply/2551199/The-Young-Mens-Christian-Association-of-Stevens/Child-Care—Assistant-Teacher