Job Description

*Actively Hiring*

Looking for multitasking teacher assistant who is ready to be a hero to the little ones in their care. Come join our passionate Preschool staff as we make an impact on our future.

Preschool shifts very from 6:30am - 5:30pm.

POSITION SUMMARY: This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Preschool Assistant will assist the Preschool Teacher in all areas of the classroom and will be prepared to step into the teacher role when the Preschool Teacher is unavailable.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

Part Time employees receive:

• YMCA Membership & Program Discounts: Free YMCA membership for employees and their families plus basic program discounts.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Ensures program participants safety and well-being at all times, by assisting with meeting their individual education, developmental, protective and nurturing needs.
2. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with students, parents and co-workers. Maintains regular, clear, and concise communication within area of responsibility.
3. Assists with managing the classroom, including monitoring and using classroom supplies; providing supervision of students and areas of activity; compiling information to monitor and evaluate each student; and assisting with class activities or events.
4. Familiar with and stay up to date on Rule 407 licensing standards and assist with maintaining all licensing and regulation requirements in the assigned classroom.

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for supervising program participants and be a primary responder in the event of an emergency.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum age of 18.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Meets and maintains all State and licensing requirements.
• Three to six months related experience preferred
• Within 3 months of hire, completion of CPR, First Aid, AED for infant, child and adult, Bloodborne Pathogens, Illinois Harassment training.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The employee needs sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise program activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer, phone/smart device and/or iPad.
• The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee regularly works in outside weather conditions and at times may be required to be in a pool.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but often loud.