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