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The Assistant Teacher supports the teaching staff in implementing childcare programs and assists in
providing high quality childcare services to children and parents that focus on the YMCA core values. This
position provides direct supervision to a group of children in a classroom and creates positive, nurturing
relationships with children, while building cooperative relationships with parents/caregivers. This position
may work with infants through school age children.
Hours are Monday-Friday between 6:45 am and 6:00 pm. Full Time staff receives a family YMCA membership, a daily lunch and other full time benefits! Primary age/class is Pre-School. May assist in other classrooms on occasion.
Role and Responsibilities
- Availability to work varied hours; early mornings, days, early evenings.
- Assist with the implementation of daily plans and activities.
- Assist with supervising the children, classroom, and all activities.
- Maintaining child/staff ratios within the licensing law requirements.
- Customer service skills for greeting members, parents/caregivers and guests in a friendly manner
with effective and positive communication. - Support classroom and behavior management consistently according to guidelines.
- Maintain confidentiality and display professionalism.
- Must have flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
- A willingness to commit to the mission of the YMCA, promote the YMCA’s core values and areas of
focus into daily work. - Attend staff meetings and parent conferences.
- Assist with special events as needed.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
Required qualifications
- Minimum of 18 years of age.
- One or more year’s related experience preferred.
- Satisfactory background check.
- Current CPR/First Aid certification (may be obtained upon hire through employer)
Benefits
Medical insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Paid time offAdditional Benefits Info
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Prescription Drug
- YMCA Retirement Fund (including 403(b) Smart Account)
- Personal Time Off (PTO)
- Holidays
- Sick Leave
- Free or reduced memberships
- Discounted program rates
- Discounted childcare rates
- YDC positions may include FREE lunch!
- Nationwide Membership enables you to visit any participating YMCAs in other cities or states
Additional Info
Applications are also available at Member Services at the Aberdeen Family YMCA. For any questions please contact:
Molly Johnson, HR Manager mjohnson@aberdeenymca.org
605-225-4910 ext 1007
Equal Employment Opportunity
Resumes and employment applications can be returned to the email address above or at 5 S. State Street, Aberdeen, SD 57401.
Applications can be found on our website at aberdeenymca.org.
Aberdeen Family YMCA
view jobsAbout Aberdeen Family YMCA
Mission
To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. YMCA programming, youth sports, swim lessons and all other Y activities are all rooted in the mission of the YMCA.
Our values
As a Y member, we hope you will reflect on our four core values. We feel that these values will promote character in our youth and adults and reflect the true spirit of our organization.
Caring to demonstrate a sincere concern for others, for their needs and well-being.
Responsibility is to do what is right, to be accountable for my choice of behavior and actions and my promises.
Honesty to tell the truth, to demonstrate reliability and trustworthiness through actions that are in keeping true with my stated positions and beliefs.
Respect to treat others as I would want others to treat me, to value the worth of every person, including myself.
Our Cause
Community, each day we strive to strengthen the community. We work side by side with our members in the community to ensure that everyone regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to grow, learn and thrive. Our work is focused on three fundamentals youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
Our Focus
Youth Development: Nurturing the potential of every child and teen.
Healthy Living: Improving the health and well- being of those we serve.
Social Responsibility: Giving back and providing support to our neighbors.
Your Impact
When you join the Aberdeen Family YMCA you aren’t just joining a gym, you are part of a community, with people that are just like you, focused on their well- being of their mind body and spirit.
Mission
To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. YMCA programming, youth sports, swim lessons and all other Y activities are all rooted in the mission of the YMCA.
Our values
As a Y member, we hope you will reflect on our four core values. We feel that these values will promote character in our youth and adults and reflect the true spirit of our organization.
Caring to demonstrate a sincere concern for others, for their needs and well-being.
Responsibility is to do what is right, to be accountable for my choice of behavior and actions and my promises.
Honesty to tell the truth, to demonstrate reliability and trustworthiness through actions that are in keeping true with my stated positions and beliefs.
Respect to treat others as I would want others to treat me, to value the worth of every person, including myself.
Our Cause
Community, each day we strive to strengthen the community. We work side by side with our members in the community to ensure that everyone regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to grow, learn and thrive. Our work is focused on three fundamentals youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
Our Focus
Youth Development: Nurturing the potential of every child and teen.
Healthy Living: Improving the health and well- being of those we serve.
Social Responsibility: Giving back and providing support to our neighbors.
Your Impact
When you join the Aberdeen Family YMCA you aren’t just joining a gym, you are part of a community, with people that are just like you, focused on their well- being of their mind body and spirit.
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Mission
To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. YMCA programming, youth sports, swim lessons and all other Y activities are all rooted in the mission of the YMCA.
Our values
As a Y member, we hope you will reflect on our four core values. We feel that these values will promote character in our youth and adults and reflect the true spirit of our organization.
Caring to demonstrate a sincere concern for others, for their needs and well-being.
Responsibility is to do what is right, to be accountable for my choice of behavior and actions and my promises.
Honesty to tell the truth, to demonstrate reliability and trustworthiness through actions that are in keeping true with my stated positions and beliefs.
Respect to treat others as I would want others to treat me, to value the worth of every person, including myself.
Our Cause
Community, each day we strive to strengthen the community. We work side by side with our members in the community to ensure that everyone regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to grow, learn and thrive. Our work is focused on three fundamentals youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
Our Focus
Youth Development: Nurturing the potential of every child and teen.
Healthy Living: Improving the health and well- being of those we serve.
Social Responsibility: Giving back and providing support to our neighbors.
Your Impact
When you join the Aberdeen Family YMCA you aren’t just joining a gym, you are part of a community, with people that are just like you, focused on their well- being of their mind body and spirit.
