YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South·Hernando, Mississippi
The Assistant Teacher supports the Center Director and Teacher by assisting with the supervision of children and implementing age-appropriate activities within the child development center program. Essential functions include providing nurturing care, maintaining orderly spaces, ensuring safety compliance, and communicating effectively with parents and team members.
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Under the general direction of the Center Director and Teacher, the Assistant Teacher is responsible for assisting with supervision of and implementing activities with a group of children in a child development center program.
Assist classroom teachers and lead teachers in areas including, but not limited to: Providing excellent and nurturing care to all children in the classroom. Planning and implementation of the age-appropriate classroom activities. Maintains accurate rosters of children in care, assisting parents with sign-in and out. Ensuring the daily schedule is followed. Complete daily parent reports and communication tools. Maintaining stimulating and orderly program spaces. Serving meals and snacks to children. Complies with all risk management standards to ensure a safe environment, responding to all incidents and following the YMCA incident management process. Practices positive and timely communication to parents regarding their child’s experience. Practices positive and uplifting communication to their team. Assure compliance with state and local regulations. Maintains all training and education hours required by the state child care Licensing. Attends and participates in assigned staff meetings and special events to provide a collaborative and cohesive approach to the YMCA’s vision and mission. Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned by and agreed to by their supervisor to meet the changing needs of the program and/or branch. YMCA LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:
Reinforces the Y’s values within the organization and the community. Effectively communicates the benefits and impact of the Y’s efforts for all stakeholders.
Builds and nurtures strategic relationships to enhance support for the Y. Serves as a community leader building collaborations based on trust and credibility to advance the Y’s mission and goals. Communicates for influence to attain buy-in and support of goals. Provides tools and resources for the development of others.
Integrates multiple thinking processes to make decisions. Involves staff at all levels in the development of programs and activities. Ensures execution of plans. Institutes sound accounting procedures and financial controls. Assigns clear accountability and ensures continuous improvement.
Fosters a learning environment embracing diverse abilities and approaches. Creates a sense of urgency and positive tension to support change. 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.
Welcoming, Nurturing, Determined, Hopeful, and Genuine.
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Candidates must be 18 years or older with a high school diploma or equivalent, plus one or more years of experience working with children aged five and younger. Required qualifications include current state-approved First Aid and CPR certifications, a negative TB test, and completion of minimum STARS required training.
Market context
Teaching assistant roles in Mississippi often draw steady interest in schools and early childhood settings, especially when candidates already have experience supporting young children. These positions can be competitive because employers commonly look for age, education, safety, and child-care readiness all at once. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your First Aid, CPR, TB test, and STAR training details before applying.