Early Learning Associate Teacher

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Now Hiring at the Boll Family YMCA

YMCA Employee Benefits

• FREE Family Membership & Discounted Access to Programs
• Flexible Scheduling
• Family-friendly Work Environment
• Employee Assistance Program & Retirement Plan

General Function

The Early Learning Associate Teacher will be responsible for co-teaching with the Lead teacher with planning, development and implementation of all classroom activities including the Highscope Curriculum.

Education/Experience/Training/Certifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience working with young children in a licensed setting
• Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate credential (CDA) preferred, not required
• Experience working with children in a supervised setting preferred, not required

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Supports planning and implement a consistent child centered program in accordance to LARA, the HighScope curriculum and YMCA standards
• Actively participates in all program components including; swim, gym and outdoor play
• Maintains the appropriate staff-to-child ratios.
• Maintains flexible scheduling within all hours of the program operations. Support with the development of weekly staff schedules including but limited to breaks, substitutes and/or shift changes
• Understands each child and their family’s specific needs. Effectively communicates with families through daily conversations and journals, weekly learning documentations, bi-weekly newsletters, and family-Teacher conferences twice annually
• Performs other assigned duties as directed by Supervisor

Abilities & Skills

• Ability to participate in Early Learning activities in a variety of indoor and/or outdoor settings year round.
• Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to supervise program activities.
• Ability to participate in all physical activities in program areas.
• Ability to sit and stand from a seated position on the floor when interacting with children.

For more opportunities to join our team, please visit the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit's career page (ymcadetroit.org/careers).