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Assistant Teacher
River Crossing YMCA • Milford, NJ 08848 • Posted 1 day ago via ZipRecruiter
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In-person • Full-time • $16.50/hr • Entry Level
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YMCA of Bucks and Hunterdon Counties is seeking an Assistant Preschool Teacher for a year-round position. The role involves cultivating a safe and nurturing environment for children, leading age-appropriate activities, and building strong relationships with parents. This position offers a salary of $16.50 per hour, with benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, disability and life insurance, generous paid time off, a pension plan contribution, and more.
Responsibilities
- Cultivating and fostering a safe and nurturing environment for physical, emotional, and intellectual growth of children
- Leading age-appropriate activities
- Utilizing state and YMCA guidelines to ensure the safety and well-being of the children
- Building strong relationships with the parents
Qualifications
Required
- 2+ years of experience working with children (professional, volunteer, or familial)
- At least 18 years of age
- High school graduate
- Can be trained in First Aid/CPR/AED/Emergency Oxygen (training provided)
Preferred
- College credits in Early Childhood Education or related field
Full Job Description
Job Description
We believe great minds are nurtured by great teachers. Is that you?
We are looking for an assistant teacher passionate about bringing the best out in kids, connecting to our community and having fun!
What is needed for this job
- High School diploma
- Bachelor's Degree or credits in Early Childhood Education preferred
- 2+ years of experience working with children - this can be professional, volunteer, or familial (babysitting, etc.)
- Passionate about working with children in a fun, diverse environment
- 21+ years of age
The responsibilities we will trust you with:
- Designing age appropriate lesson plans and activities
- Cultivating and fostering a safe and nurturing environment that will encourage physical, emotional, and intellectual growth of children in the program
- Adjusting curriculum to ensure that all children meet the learning objectives
- Utilizing state and YMCA guidelines to ensure the safety and well being of the children
- Building strong relationships with the parents
What you can expect:
- Support from an amazing team
- Opportunities to learn & grow
- Being a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger
Some rewards for joining our team:
- Free YMCA membership - access to all branches!
- Up to 100% off child care and summer camp programs
- 12% contribution to your Y retirement fund (ask us about this- it's awesome)
YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer All Qualified Women, Minorities, Persons with Disabilities, and US Veterans Encouraged to Apply
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