Preschool Teacher Assistant

Category: Working With Children
Location: Main Facility

Job Type: Part-Time
Rate: $12.80 + per hour, depending experience and education.
Keywords: child care

GENERAL FUNCTION: Under the direction of the Preschool Lead Teacher and in harmony with the Christian nature and purpose of the established policies and goals of the YMCA, the Preschool Assistant is responsible for assisting in the day to day operations of the YMCA's Preschool Program.

COMMITMENT: The Family YMCA of Emporia-Greensville values you as an employee, and we are excited about what you have to contribute to this group of children and the YMCA in its entirety. The YMCA mission is your highest priority, and the YMCA's goals for the children and families that we serve is of the utmost importance. A professional, clean appearance and a respectful and committed attitude are always the minimal expectation.

Free young adult or adult Y membership

Immediate availability to participate in 403-B Savings Plan

Fifty (50%) discount on all local Y programs

Automatic participation in Y-USA Retirement Plan, once eligible

CPR / First Aid Certification

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

• Mission Advancement:
  Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruit volunteers and build effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund‑raising.
• Collaboration:
  
  Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.
• Operational Effectiveness:
  Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high‑value experience for members.
• Personal Growth:
  Pursues self‑development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up‑to‑date knowledge and skills in technology.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

Must meet the qualifications set forth by the Department of Social Services. Staff shall be: of good character and reputation; capable of carrying out assigned responsibilities; capable of accepting training and supervision; and capable of communicating effectively both orally and in writing as applicable to the job responsibility. Additionally, staff shall be capable of communicating with emergency personnel.