Part Time Assistant Teachers

About the Y's Early Learning Centers

At the Y, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive in a safe and nurturing environment. Our Early Learning Centers provide high-quality early childhood education that fosters curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning.

Position Summary

The Y's Barkley Early Learning Center is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Part-Time Teachers to join our team. We have openings in various classrooms, including infant, toddler, and preschool age groups. Teachers will create engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences that promote social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth for all children.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement daily activities aligned with YMCA curriculum and state standards.

• Foster a warm, welcoming, and inclusive classroom environment.

• Maintain open, positive communication with families, children, and staff.

• Ensure the health and safety of all children through active supervision and adherence to licensing regulations.

• Support children’s individual needs and encourage positive behavior and self-help skills.

• Collaborate with co-teachers and center leadership to support program goals.

OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY:

Everything we do at the YMCA is based on the ideal that everyone should have the opportunity to reach their full potential, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation or identity, diverse abilities, age, religion, socioeconomic status or any other statuses or identities. Our work is focused on eliminating barriers to access, eliminating disparities in health, providing educational support, supporting working families, and growing our next generation of change makers for our country.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must be 18 years of age or older and a high school graduate (or equivalent).
2. Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred.
3. Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.
4. Previous experience with diverse populations. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
5. Current CPR (Adult, Infant & Child) and First Aid, AED certifications.
6. Complete Praesidium Child Abuse prevention training within 15 days of hire.
7. STARS 30 Hour Childcare Basic Training (Must be completed within 3 months of hire date)
8. Must have or be in the process of obtaining the following:

___ Negative TB Test

___ HIV/Bloodborne Pathogen training

___ Safe Sleep                          

___ MERIT ID account 

___ Food Handlers Card  

___ Cleared Portable Background Check from MERIT

___ MMR Immunization Record

       9. Willingness to obtain the ECE initial certificate or equivalent (approximately 12 credits).

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee needs sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to safely supervise program activities.
• The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.