Assistant Teacher I (West Side YMCA) Job at YMCA of Greater New York, New York, NY

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  • YMCA of Greater New York
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Join to apply for the Assistant Teacher I (West Side YMCA) role at YMCA of Greater New York 16 hours ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Assistant Teacher I (West Side YMCA) role at YMCA of Greater New York Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Full-Time / Regular $17.34 Hourly The YMCA of Greater New York is here for all New Yorkers — to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community. Founded in 1852, today the Y serves a diverse population of more than half a million New Yorkers who learn, grow, and thrive through programs and services at our 24 branches. Community is the cornerstone of the Y. Together, we connect active, engaged New Yorkers to build stronger communities. To help fulfill our mission, we cultivate a culture of learning, leading, and collaboration to enhance community impact. Through our talented staff and “LEAP” career framework (Leadership, Empowerment, Accountability, Personal Growth), we are committed to a people-first approach that fosters trust, inclusion, growth, and development for all. The West Side YMCA is seeking an Assistant Teacher who will supports the Head Group Teacher/Group Teacher with implementing lesson plans and classroom activities, parent/family engagement, classroom management, and adherence to all internal and external policies and procedures. Key Responsibilities: Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of children in the program by providing close supervision of all activities. Assist the Head Group Teacher/Group Teacher with implementing developmentally appropriate lessons and activities, including, but not limited to, literacy, arts, math, cooking, science, outdoor/indoor recreation, field trips, etc. Guide students in their academic growth. Actively communicate with and engage parents/guardians and families. Work as a supportive team member within the Early Childhood Learning Center and the YMCA Branch. Maintain a clean and safe classroom environment by reporting and/or removing all potential hazards and by setting up spaces and materials with a focus on supporting child learning. Prepare food for children and maintain a family-style setting for eating conducive to language, cognitive, and social development, as well as the development of healthy habits. Maintain accurate program documentation, including, but not limited to, incident/accident/behavior reports, attendance sheets, sign-in/sign-out sheets, development/growth forms, documentation of eating and sleeping habits, parent/guardian surveys, etc. Maintain equipment, storage, and supply inventory, as needed. Ensure that all YMCA of Greater New York, Department of Health, and Department of Education (if applicable) guidelines are followed. Actively participate in designated meetings, training sessions, and special events. Desired Skills & Experience: High School diploma/GED and/or a study plan. Teacher Assistant certificate preferred. Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with young children in a group setting. Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices. Benefits: The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members, including retirement benefits , medical, paid time off, free YMCA membership, and more! Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual’s employment status (i.e., full-time or part-time), tenure, and/or the number of hours scheduled to work. Click here for more information. How to Apply: If you would like to be a member of our dynamic team, please complete our online application and submit your résumé and a thoughtful cover letter that explains your interest in the role and our organization. If you are a current YMCA employee, please submit your application through the Internal Career Site in Cornerstone. Job ID req2717 Employment Type Full-Time / Regular Location West Side YMCA New York, NY

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