Preschool Assistant Teacher

How this role contributes to the Y's mission:As a Y Preschool Assistant Teacher, you will assist the classroom teacher in implementing activities and assignments that are clear, well organized, and designed to meet long range learning objectives. You'll be responsible for ensuring the health, welfare, and safety of the children enrolled in our program. You will also create an environment which fosters the social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and creative development of each child in your care. As a Y Preschool Assistant Teacher, you'll contribute to the Y and to the overall community we serve by working with our littlest Y participants to help them prepare for success in school and life.

This work is right for you if you have:

Enthusiasm for young children, patience, good humor, good judgment and a good spiritThe ability to clearly communicate and effectively listen to children, parents/guardians, members, and other Y associatesSome prior early childhood experience (preferred)A high school degree or GED90 hour child care certification and/or Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education