Preschool Teacher Assistant

We're currently hiring for Assistant Preschool Teachers!

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Preschool Director, the Assistant Preschool Teacher helps with the supervision of groups of children and implements YMCA activities for our Preschool Program. This is a full time position with benefits.

About our YMCA Association:

We're dedicated to meeting the demands of today’s family. From toddlers to grandparents of toddlers, everyone feels at home at the Y. It’s no surprise considering our four core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility are at the heart of everything we do. Members of every age and fitness level value our values. It’s the tie that binds our Y family together. It’s what makes us special and keeps members engaged. For more information on our YMCA’s please visit www.lasvegasymca.org

Compensation and Benefits:

• $16 per hour, 40 hours/ week
• Paid holidays and PTO
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• 12% Retirement Contribution*
• Free YMCA Family Membership and 50% off Child Care!

OUR CULTURE: 
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.  We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. To interact, initiate and encourage the children in the activities during the day
2. To help the children control behavior using a positive, appropriate approach; always to use consistent technique.
3. To provide nurturance but to help the children become independent
4. To maintain good communication with parents and help make each parent feel at ease within the school
5. To assist the teacher in planning activities for the group and to offer suggestions and information about the children when needed
6. To develop a cooperating and supportive attitude within the room
7. To assist the master teacher in record keeping by passing on observations regarding the children’s health, behavior and development
8. To attend bi-weekly and quarterly staff meetings

ABUSE RISK MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS:

1. Adhere to policies related to boundaries with children.
2. Attend required abuse risk management training.
3. Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising children.
4. Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
5. Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma, six semester hours of early or elementary childhood study required. Two years’ experience in the field of early or elementary childcare education preferred. Bi-lingual Spanish/English strongly preferred.

TRAININGS, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• TB test/Sheriffs card for Las Vegas prior to employment.
• American Red Cross CPR, AED and First Aid.
• The following courses must be completed within 30 days of hire: Blood borne Pathogens, Signs and Symptoms of Illness, Reporting and Recognizing Child Abuse & Neglect, 3 hours of Child Development, 2 hours of Health & Wellness, and apply for Nevada Registry.
• Building/physical premises safety, emergency preparation, medication administration, and allergies training required within 30 days of hire.
• Working with Children within 30 days of hire date.
• Staff are to attend all Preschool trainings and in-services required by Supervisor

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Strong skills in: communication, leadership, judgment, and creativity.
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency situation.
• Ability to adequately observe participant activities, enforce safety regulations, and apply appropriate management techniques.