Early Head Start Assistant Teacher
Company: YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids
Location: Grand Rapids
Posted on: November 7, 2024
Job Description:
Description:OUR CULTURE:Guiding Principles describe our
behaviors to support our organization's work throughout its life in
all circumstances, irrespective of changes in goals, strategies,
and leadership. Our Guiding Principles are as follows: We
CULTIVATE-We grow staff and volunteer leaders who will be stewards
of the Y mission, resources, and opportunities. We OWN-We think
long-term and act on behalf of the organization, beyond our own
team. We WELCOME-We are inclusive of all people and all
communities. We SERVE-We provide timely and excellent service to
members, volunteers, community, and each other. We LEARN-We are
never done learning and always seek to improve. We are curious
about new possibilities and act to explore them. We UNITE-We work
together to achieve big goals and speak as one voice. We RESPECT-We
treat others with kindness and speak positively about other people
in all situations. We PLAY-We celebrate, appreciate, and have
fun!
The YMCA of Great Grand Rapids utilizes a Membership By Design
framework, which is a member involvement and community building
model for YMCAs across the country. All staff members-front-line,
management, full- and part-time-and volunteers have a role to play
in member engagement. These responsibilities can be broken into six
steps:
- Enrollment: Staff and volunteers encourage potential members to
enroll in programs and activities that meet their needs.
- Satisfaction: Staff and volunteers ask members continually
about their satisfaction with a program or activity, track
responses, listen to suggestions, and respond promptly in a manner
consistent with the values of caring, honesty, respect, and
responsibility.
- Relationship Building: Staff and volunteers are open, friendly,
and approachable to all YMCA members and participants. Staff and
volunteers initiate interaction with and between members.
- Education and Conversion: Staff and volunteers know about and
share their knowledge of the YMCA, its programs, its policies, its
mission, its values, and how it benefits members and the
community.
- Volunteerism and Leadership: Staff and volunteers create
opportunities for members to volunteer in their areas of interest,
and they ask members to do so whenever appropriate.
- Ownership: Staff and volunteers encourage members to own the
YMCA, using words such as we, us, and our association (and actions
that match those words) to include members as well as staff and
volunteers.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Early Learning Assistant Teacher will assist in the planning,
developing, and implementing of classroom activities for programs.
This position requires face-to-face leadership in this program and
may involve early morning responsibilities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assists Lead Teacher in developing and leading daily lesson
plans
- Actively engages with children in the classroom
- Assists with daily parent communication
- Prepares materials for daily activity
- Maintains records of attendance, arrival, and departure
times
- Maintains supervision of children
- Assists Lead Teacher with parent-teacher conferences as
needed
- Efficiently communicates with classroom teaching teamPerforms
any other functions necessary for the smooth and efficient
operation of the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids Association
COMPENSATION$14.62 - $18.28 ; Non-Exempt, Full Time (40
hours/week)
FULL TIME BENEFITS:
- Free YMCA Family Membership!
- 50% discount off the regular rate for each child registered in
a YMCA childcare program. Full-time YMCA employees working in a
licensed childcare program will receive a 50% discount on all Early
Learning (including infant room), School-Age, and Day Camp
registrations.
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off, beginning at three weeks per year
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- On-Demand Pay: Get your paycheck on your schedule
- Up to a 10% retirement contribution upon eligibility
- 403(b) retirement savings account
- The YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids is a qualifying employer for
the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. More
information can be found here .
- Long term disability, basic life insurance and other voluntary
benefits
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program and resources for you
and your family
- Community Discounts, and
more!Requirements:QUALIFICATIONS:Infant Toddler CDA credential from
an accredited college or Associates/Bachelors Degree in Early
Childhood Education is required for this position. If you are
interested in obtaining a certification with support of the YMCA to
qualify you for this role, please indicate so on your application.
Three to six months childcare related experience; or equivalent
combination of education, training, and experience required.
Ability to interact with people of all ethnic backgrounds, ages,
and lifestyles. Ability and desire to work with and care for
infants, toddler, and preschool children. Working knowledge of
computers and experience with a variety of software
applications.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
--- Blood Borne Pathogen training--- CPR Certification required
within the first 60 days--- First Aid Certification required within
the first 60 days--- State of Michigan criminal background
clearance (ICHAT)--- Fingerprinting--- DHS clearance--- Negative
T.B. skin test--- Documentation of physical exam
YMCA LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:Functional Expertise
- Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the
job at a high level of accomplishment.
- Uses best practices, guidelines, and industry standards as a
framework to improve performance.Developing Self & Others
- Supports members, participants, or project teams in achieving
their goals.
- Reflects on and learns from successes and mistakes.
- Proactively shares information, experiences, lessons learned,
and suggestions to help others be more successful.
- Volunteers for challenging tasks or projects in an effort to
grow and develop.
- Solicits and is open to informal learning opportunities to gain
insight (e.g., performance feedback, coaching, and stretch
assignments).Inclusion
- Embraces all dimensions of diversity (i.e., ability, age,
culture, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, income,
national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic
status, etc.) by treating all people with dignity, compassion, and
respect.
- Creates a safe environment in which others feel welcome and
respected.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
TRAVEL:0 - 5% of local travel within the state of Michigan;
occasional out-of-state travel may be required for educational
conferences or training.
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Compensation details: 14.62-18.28 Hourly Wage
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Keywords: YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids, Mishawaka , Early Head Start Assistant Teacher, Education / Teaching , Grand Rapids, Indiana
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