Assistant Teacher

Tiny humans. Big impact.

Join our Y Academy team as a Part-Time Early Childhood Teacher (infant–preschool) and spend your days reading stories, building block towers, and shaping bright futures.

• Flexible hours
• Supportive team
• A workplace where you truly belong

If you love laughter, learning, and making a difference—this is your place.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Center Director, the Assistant Teacher will plan, organize, conduct and deliver a quality age-appropriate program for children. The Assistant Teacher will work as part of the Early Childhood Team to deliver world-class customer service and relationship building skills to create a welcoming environment at the YMCA. The incumbent will also exhibit the core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility in all aspects of their work with the YMCA.

OUR PATH

For 150 years, the YMCA of Metro Denver has been more than a place - it is a movement that lifts spirit, mind and body for all. Our direction is clear: Elevate Lives and Rise Together. Grounded by our mission and strengthened by the global YMCA movement we will elevate our people, purpose, partnerships and promise.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Accountable for children in care and operating within the YMCA and state guidelines

• May be responsible for opening the center, closing classroom; occasionally oversee classroom for the first two hours of center operation and one hour during nap time

• Maintain Center in clean and hazard free state; proactively clean and/or repair areas

• Present self as a positive role model, maintain neat and clean appearance

• Attend scheduled staff meetings and training

• Report on suspected child abuse situations to the Director

• Assist in other classrooms as necessary

• Maintain classroom records regarding accidents, medications and attendance

• Actively participate in children's activities which promote the Center's goals and objectives

• Be knowledgeable and supportive of the YMCA annual support campaign, and general procedures and policies, including personnel guidelines, facility access procedures, membership policies, and emergency plans

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

• Clear Communication
• Customer Service
• Inclusion
• Safety
• Active Listening

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Employee will frequently be required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger to handle or feel objects, tools, controls, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear and taste and smell

• Occasionally exposed to wet and humid conditions, outdoor weather conditions

• Required to lift 10-50 pounds

• Specific vision abilities are required including accurate sight up close, distant, peripheral and focus

• Noise level in the work environment is moderate to high

YMCA CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION & RISK MANAGEMENT

The YMCA is committed to the safety and well-being of all children and vulnerable individuals. As part of our commitment to child abuse prevention and Praesidium accreditation standards, all employees are required to comply with YMCA abuse prevention policies, including screening, training, supervision, and reporting requirements.

QUALIFICAIONS

• Minimum 16 years old
• Qualified according to State guidelines
• Certified in first aid and CPR
• Familiar with quality standards and State Guidelines
• Knowledgeable in High/Scope and COR Curriculum

BENEFITS:

• Free individual membership
• Program discounts
• Generous Retirement Contribution Options -Includes company contribution of 10% once eligibility is met
• Employee Assistance Program
• Accrue 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked
• Paid Time off for those scheduled and working 20+ per week