Preschool Assistant Teacher- ELC Whitley Family YMCA

Shape the Future- Join the YMCA Childcare Team!

The YMCA is looking for dedicated, caring, and creative individuals to join our childcare team! In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to foster a fun, safe, and nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and explore their potential.

Why you’ll love the YMCA

As a part-time staff member, you will receive a free individual membership or 65% off family membership and 50% discounted programs for you and your household.

Other perks our Y employees enjoy

• Personal
• Development: You’ll have many opportunities for free training and certifications, as well as opportunities to advance and potentially find a long-term career.
• Childcare: While working, up to four hours of Childwatch is offered at membership branches during regular child watch hours, also, enjoy 50% discounted before and after school care and summer day camp options.
• Fulfillment: Experience a flexible schedule while working for a company that cares about you personally and is actively involved in our community!

Responsibilities

• The Armstrong Early Learning Center of Whitley County Family YMCA is seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate part-time Infant Assistant Teacher to join our team. Under the supervision of the Program Director, the Infant Assistant Teacher will be responsible for a YMCA preschool program that provides diverse participants with age-appropriate activities to promote a safe, fun, nurturing learning environment and memorable experiences with the YMCA.
• Care: Supervise assigned groups of children and engage in positive staff-child interaction.
• Nurture: Actively engage with and provide quality care for program participants in order to deliver a quality childcare experience.
• Connect: Have a warm, engaging, and friendly demeanor that is able to connect quickly with program participants, parents, and supervisors.
• Support: Assist the supervisor as needed, maintain good communication, and participate as an active team member for the overall advancement of the association.

Requirements

• Candidates must be committed to contributing to the mission, culture, and values of the YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne as well as:
• At least 16 years of age with a high school diploma or GED.
• Experience working in an early learning center or preschool is preferred.
• Reliable transportation to attend work.
• Able to fulfill all demands in spirit, mind, and body as an assistant teacher.
• Positive, service-oriented attitude with diverse groups of people regarding age, abilities, ethnicity, gender, race, economic status, religion, etc.

Salary

Part-time $14.00-$14.50 hourly

Shifts Available

• Monday-
• Friday 2:30pm-6:00pm

Location

Armstrong Early Learning Center of Whitley County Family YMCA, 950 East Van Buren Street, Columbia City, IN 46725