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Assistant Teacher

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Williamsport, PA, USA
Full-time

The YMCA is seeking individuals with positive, engaged, and fun personalities dedicated to the development of children ages birth to five.

Work in a fun educational setting daily while engaging with children to make a positive impact on their lives and improve their early learning opportunity.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Assists in maintaining an efficient, well-arranged classroom including interest areas that provide direction and a sense of organization.
  • Keeps equipment and materials in good repair and stored in a safe, orderly fashion.
  • Assists in providing materials and activities appropriate for the children’s developmental progress and individual learning styles.
  • Assists in supporting children’s social-emotional development and providing positive guidance.
  • Encourages daily health routines with children including tooth brushing and hand washing.
  • Provides adequate supervision ensuring the safety of active children.
Educational Background: 
High School Diploma or General Education Certificate and two (2) years work experience related to the care and development of children.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Compliance with Act 33, to include documentation of Child Abuse History (Form CY-113) and Criminal History (Form SP4-164) and FBI fingerprinting.
  • Biannual physical examination and initial TB (Mantoux) Test and freedom from any infectious or communicable disease.
  • Ability to work with and relate well to young children and coworkers.
  • At least 18 years of age.
  • Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.
  • Previous experience with diverse populations. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
  • Must be willing to pursue further education.

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Mission: 

The YMCA mission is: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) is the national resource office for the Y, one of the nation's leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 22 million men, women and children – of all ages, incomes and backgrounds – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation's health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the longstanding relationships and physical presence needed not just to promise, but also to deliver, lasting personal and social change.

Programs: 
  1. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Nurturing the potential of children and teens
  2. HEALTHY LIVING: Improving the nation’s health and well-being
  3. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Giving back and providing support to neighbors

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Jun 6 2018
Active Until: 
Jul 6 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit