Assistant Teacher - School Age

Description The Work That Matters PlaceJoin the Y's team as an Assistant Teacher in our School-age programs and help create spaces where your role makes a big difference.

The Ann Arbor YMCA Child Development Center is hiring part-time assistant School Age teachers. We believe the values and skills learned early on are vital building blocks for quality of life and future success. That's why our childcare programs are staffed with people who understand the cognitive, physical and social development of kids, the need children have to feel connected and supported in trying new things and the caring and reinforcement parents and families need to help each other.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Child Care Director and in accordance with the mission and purpose of the Ann Arbor YMCA, the Assistant Teacher – School Age assists the Lead Teacher in: guiding children through an age-appropriate curriculum for ages 5 to 14 that develops self-help skills and instills the Y values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility; maintaining a thorough understanding and knowledge of the child care programming of the Ann Arbor YMCA and will assist the Lead Teacher in the daily upkeep of the classrooms and its contents.

Position facts

Has a flexible schedule between the working hours of 2:00-6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Must be available to work a minimum or 15-20 hours per week. Must have or be able to obtain a chauffeur's license.

Essential functions

• Helps establish and maintain daily classroom routines, as assigned by the Lead Teacher. Daily classroom routines include food preparation and clean up, following classroom schedules, and supporting the curriculum that the Ann Arbor YMCA provides. Assists the Lead Teacher in planning and organizing activities and lessons, which would include centers, small and large group activities, and large motor movement activities. Assists the Lead Teacher with establishing and implementing transitions and providing a balance of structure and choices for children. Provide transportation for program participants from their home schools to the YMCA. Provide appropriate supervision of the children in the program at all times to ensure their safety. Communicate, maintain and model independent behaviors and offers guidance to promote physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development children. Encourage and model healthy eating habits and physical play for children. Interacts and engages with children in a variety of activities, which includes arts and crafts, organized games, reading, homework help, and after school clubs. Communicate with parents on a consistent basis, through face-to-face interactions and phone calls if needed. Model positive adult-to-child and adult-to-adult interactions and foster an atmosphere of respect for children and adults. Possess working knowledge of child abuse and neglect laws and proper reporting procedures. Read and respond to all YMCA communications including but not limited to email daily. Attend professional development trainings that total to 16 clock hours per calendar year.