Assistant Preschool Teacher - Ross Farnsworth East Valley Family YMCA

VALLEY OF THE SUN YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION

The Valley of the Sun YMCA is honored to be among the top 50 YMCA associations in the United States, recognized for transforming our culture, vision, and operations. With 12 branches across the Valley and Northern Arizona, along with a thriving overnight camp in Prescott, we are a rapidly growing, cause-driven organization. Our mission is to enhance the nation's health and well-being while creating opportunities to give back and support our communities.

If you are dedicated to being part of a greater movement, a career with the YMCA is for you.

Work alongside lead teacher to create experiences that support a full range of developmental and social and emotional needs, including opportunities that allow children to develop curiosity, initiative, problem-solving skills and creativity, as well as a sense of self and a feeling of belonging to the group.

Promote feelings of security and trust by being warm, supportive and comforting and by establishing strong and caring relationships with children.

Create and maintain a clean, safe classroom environment that is conducive to learning and promoting social  conjunction with the lead teacher create and implement weekly lesson plans.

* This is not an exhaustive list of job duties. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned.

Minimum age of 18.Must enjoy working with children.

High School diploma or equivalency.

Minimum of 6 months qualifying experience.

Current fingerprint clearance and negative TB or the ability to obtain.

Free YMCA Staff Membership Discounted Family Membership Employee Program Rewards and Discounts Paid Sick Leave (after 90 days of employment)
Employee & Employer Retirement Contribution Options

The Valley of the Sun YMCA has been a trusted place of belonging, growth, and opportunity. We are for strengthening families, and creating opportunities for every child, teen, adult and senior to thrive. Guided by our call to Be Well. Do Good. Lead Change. Our goal is to expand access, deepen impact and secure a sustainable future for the Y across Arizona.

Valley of the Sun YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this opening. Unless explicitly authorized by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of, color, race, religion, national origin, marital status, parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age (40 or over), sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), or on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other non-merit factors.

Our YMCA promotes a safe environment that is free from abuse. No form of abuse will be tolerated. All allegations of abuse will be taken seriously and responded to in accordance with our Abuse Response Process.

This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.