Pre-K Teacher Assistant; Augusta Locations

As a thought‑leader and best‑in‑class provider in education, wellness, youth development, and community‑building, The YMCA of Metro Atlanta is one of the oldest and most essential non‑profits serving the Atlanta area. Today, we’re looking for you to join us as we carry out our mission to positively impact lives and communities across the state.

At the Y, we’re an association of like‑minded people—staff, volunteers, and members—on the forefront of a movement to ensure that everyone, especially children, experiences an equal opportunity to reach their full potential. Over the course of a year, we provide more than 3,000 children, ages 6 weeks through pre‑K, with high‑quality literacy and STEAM‑infused learning; give 58,000 youth and teens access to sports, aquatics, day and resident camps, teen leadership development programs, and employment opportunities;

provide over 200,000 members with programs, services, and facilities to enjoy connection and maintain wellness regardless of age; and engage over 25,000 volunteers and donors from across Atlanta to support their communities.

Under the supervision of the Center Director, the Pre‑K Teacher Assistant is responsible for working cooperatively with the Pre‑K Lead Teacher in planning and conducting learning experiences and activities and assisting in the day‑to‑day management of an assigned classroom.

• Organize classroom space into functional areas (interest centers) in collaboration with the teacher.
• Maintain a clean and healthy classroom environment.
• Maintain a safe environment—indoor and outdoor.
• Keep classroom arranged in an orderly manner and materials readily accessible to the children.
• Provide constant supervision of children during all activities—indoors and outdoors.
• Observe physical conditions of children and make referrals to teacher when necessary.
• Make observations and assess children in each developmental area using the designated developmental screening and ongoing assessment process.
• Refer children with suspected problems to teacher.
• Provide input into the evaluation of each child’s progress on an ongoing basis.
• In collaboration with the teacher, prepare in advance lesson plans, materials and environment that are organized, interactive, appropriate, clean, safe and hands‑on.
• Follow the daily schedule in conducting activities that are appropriate for the individual developmental levels of all children.
• In the absence of the teacher, assume primary responsibility for classroom management.
• Provide a variety of art media and allow for creative expressions.
• Display children’s work at eye level in the classroom, hallway, etc.
• Conduct individual, small, and large group activities.
• Present activities or concepts in sequential order.
• Plan and participate in the provision of a balanced program of open learning and structured activities.
• Communicate to the teacher the need for additional supplies.
• Use available community resources and field trips for classroom enrichment.
• Make home visits and conduct parent‑teacher conferences during the school year.
• Establish classroom rules with teachers that are appropriate for age level of the child.
• Maintain order in the classroom using positive approaches to behavioral management.
• Provide smooth transition from one activity to another.
• Attend and participate in team, site, and agency required meetings, trainings, professional development, and continuing education.
• Ensure that site‑appropriate health, safety, classroom organization, classroom aesthetic and sanitation guidelines are followed.
• Follow all mandatory reporting of suspected abuse, unsafe conditions, repair needs, complaints, accidents, and injuries.

• Associate degree in Early Childhood Education.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform physical requirements, including, but not limited to, kneel, bend, squat, lift, push, pull, and carry objects or children up to 50 lbs.

Employment for this position is offered through Early Childhood Development Co., LLC, whose sole managing member is the YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc.

• Ability to pass a pre‑employment background check, including criminal record check, drug screening, motor vehicle record (MVR), and reference check according to company policy.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the US without current or future sponsorship.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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