About this role
Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: YMCA of Metropolitan Denver - Denver, CO 80221Position Type: Part TimeSalary Range: $19.29 - $19.29 HourlyTiny 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.
Qualifications & BenefitsQUALIFICAIONS
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
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