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YMCA of the Inland Northwest Assistant Teacher in Spokane, Washington
POSITION SUMMARY: This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Assistant Teacher promotes an inclusive learning environment for children, where they build lasting and meaningful relationships with their peers, family, and community.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Cultivates positive relationships with children, families and co-workers remaining dedicated to the learning and success of each unique child
Support in classrooms by supervising, engaging, and nurturing children in purposeful programming
Adheres to Washington State DCYF Licensing, Early Achievers and YMCA standards as implemented by the Lead Teacher and ADA accommodations where appropriate. Follows all procedures and safety standards.
Aid in ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of individual children as required, and support in maintaining required program records as requested by supervisor.
Maintains program site and equipment, and classroom cleanliness and organization to ensure a well-prepared learning environment for children.
Attends and engages with children, families and co-workers in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training
Demonstrate through action and interaction with staff, Y participants and the public the Four Character Development Principles of the YMCA: Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility. QUALIFICATIONS:
- Individuals working toward Early Childhood Education Certificate preferred, minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Previous experience working with children in a developmental, diverse setting preferred.
- Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities
- Required prior to first day: Negative TB test within the past 6 months, MMR Vaccination
- Required Completion on first day of hire: Registered in DCYF MERIT, Blood Borne Pathogens, apply for a portable background check*.
- Required within 30 days of hire: Child Abuse Prevention training, First Aid/CPR Certifications, Food Handlers Permit, 30 Hours Basic Training or Educational Exemption
- Understands the YMCA if a public accommodation committed to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds
*Indicates the training is Free or YMCA sponsored
*STARTING PAY: *$16.50/hr
WHAT YOU GET FROM WORKING AT THE YMCA:
- Frequent opportunities to makes a difference in the lives of youth, adults, and senior members
- Family YMCA membership (20+ hours/week), with program discounts available
- Paid sick time accruing at 1 hour every 40 hours worked
- Paid vacation time accruing at 3.5 hours a month (starting at 5 days per year)
- Paid time and a half for any hours worked on 10 recognized holidays per year. Employees must work their scheduled shift prior to and following the holiday.
- Flexible schedules that work for YOU
- Early Learning Child Care: $400/month for Infant or Toddler classrooms, and $300/month for Preschool classrooms
- Up to two hours of Child Watch services per day, per child while employee is on site and working
- Something new and exciting to learn and work with every day
- Retirement plan with 8% employer contribution after 2 years of service (1,000 or more hours worked required in each anniversary year)
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