Preschool Teacher's Assistant; Part-Time

Preschool Teacher's Assistant (Part-Time)

Apply for the Preschool Teacher's Assistant (Part-Time) role at YMCA of Central Massachusetts.

Description
Under the supervision of the Child Care Teacher, assists the classroom teacher in setting up and implementing daily curriculum that promotes social, cultural, educational, physical, and emotional growth. Performs housekeeping chores as necessary and provides a quality experience to children that reflects YMCA values.

• Has knowledge of and maintains NAEYC and DEEC standards.
• Assists classroom teacher in implementing daily lesson/activity plans to support a developmentally appropriate curriculum; swim with children.
• Greets parents and children, interacts, and is aware of children’s safety at all times.
• Makes and records observations of children.
• Maintains classroom and equipment.
• Changes and feeds children.
• Supervises outdoor play, handwashing, toileting.
• Is flexible to schedule changes.
• Attends and participates in family nights, staff meetings, staff training, and YMCA special events.
• Might be required to work in other classrooms, where appropriately certified, based on staffing needs; at the discretion of the Supervising Lead Teacher and/or the Center Director.
• Additional duties as required and assigned by a supervisor to support the overall mission of the YMCA and to ensure the success of the Child Care Department.

• Meets educational and experience qualifications established by DEEC, NAEYC, and QRIS or is willing to work towards established qualifications.
• EEC Teacher Qualified Preferred.
• At least 18 years of age or ability to obtain a worker's permit.
• Must obtain, and keep current, certification in CPR, First Aid, and Child Abuse Prevention.
• Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred.

Job Type: Part‑Time (Non‑Exempt)

Schedule: 25–29.5 hours per week. Flexible schedule, mornings and afternoons, Monday through Friday

Pay: $17.00 per hour, plus access to YMCA facilities for all YMCA employees, Employee Assistance Program, and Sick Leave.

If this sounds like something you are qualified to do and want to apply, please submit your online application today!