Teacher's Assistant

Overview

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Teacher's Assistant Early Childhood at the YMCA of Northern Utah maintains a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals, promotes the potential of all youth, and provides a quality experience to both youth and their families.

This position is part time seasonal.

• Supervises the children, classroom, and all program activities. Primarily working with students ages 3-5.
• Follows all procedures and standards as established by the law or the Y; makes ADA accommodations where appropriate; maintains the program site, equipment, and required program records.
• Nurtures children through purposeful programming; creates activities that are aimed at increasing student’s academic, social, physical, emotional, and spiritual well‑being.
• Creates a positive rapport and shared interest with all youth.
• Demonstrates reliability, flexibility, organization skills, and the ability to follow directions and tasks that are assigned.
• Maintains a clean, safe work area, practices good safety habits.
• Provides and welcomes ongoing dialogue with parents and caregivers about their child’s needs and progress; connects families to the Y.
• Attends and participates in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training. Willing to attend activities and or trainings that fall on Saturdays or days off.
• Willing to participate in professional development for Early Childhood Education and YMCA Leadership.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be able to pass a background check with fingerprinting prior to hire or within 10 days of hire.
• Previous experience working with young children in childcare or developmental setting preferred.
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications required within 60 days of hire.
• State approved Food Handlers permit required within 10 days of hire.
• Child Abuse Prevention training required during onboarding process.
• Ability to plan, organize and implement age‑appropriate/developmentally appropriate activities.
• Previous experience with diverse populations preferred.
• Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
• Commitment to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Written and verbal Spanish is a plus.

Staff working 15 hours+ per week

• 100% off Childcare programming*
• Employee & Employer Retirement Contribution Options
• Professional Development Assistance

Staff working less than 15 hours per week:

• 50% off Childcare programming*
• Employee & Employer Retirement Contribution Options
• Professional Development Assistance

* Limitations and restrictions apply to some programs.

USD $13.78 - USD $17.23 /Hr.