Early Childhood Teacher Asst- Sussex YMCA Family Location

Our Promise:

Ensure every youth and teen we serve is on a pathway to success
Improve the health and wellbeing of every individual and family we serve
Unite communities and inspire service to others

Benefits & Perks:

Full benefits package including Dental, Vision & Health Insurance
Generous PTO vacation, 12 paid holidays, and sick leave
Free Nationwide Y Membership for your Household
12% Employer-Funded Retirement Plan upon meeting eligibility
Learning and development workshops
Career advancement opportunities
Staff Discounts on Programs & Services and more!

Rate of pay: $15.50. Final compensation is based on factors such as skills, qualifications, and experience.

Essential Functions:

• Supervise the children, classroom, and all activities as assigned while exhibiting safe, healthy, developmentally appropriate childcare practices.
• Provide daily care for children including diapering, toileting, feeding, and supporting social/emotional needs.
• Encourage, engage and support children in all classroom activities including instructional times, meal times, transitions, and gross motor activities.
• Implement positive behavior management techniques.
• Assist in planning, implementing and actively participate in daily age-appropriate classroom activities to ensure all children are provided an opportunity to learn.
• Assist in observing children and documenting their progress and development.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to serve a diverse community
• Must have CDA or TECE I & II ( Must be willing and actively working toward completion of the CDA pathway).
• Education and Experience: To meet licensing requirements, the Early Childhood Assistant Teacher must be at least 18 years of age and must meet one of the following qualifications:
• Option 1: At least a high school degree or its equivalent and successful completion of ‘“Training for Early Care and Education 1” and six (6) months of experience working with children birth through second grade in a group setting.
• Option 2: At least a high school degree with successful completion of the traditional high school’s career pathway program in early childhood as recognized by the Department of Education and six (6) months of experience working with children birth through second grade in a group setting.
• Option 3: At least a high school degree or its equivalent and successful completion of six (6) college/university credits - three (3) in early childhood education and three (3) in child development and six (6) months of experience working with children birth through second grade in a group setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Multi-Lingual
• Prior experience working or volunteering with youth in a group setting.
• Develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
• Flexible and willing to accommodate the needs of the early childhood community and staff team.
• Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops.
• Ability to persuade and influence others.
• Knowledge of early childhood education programs and techniques.
• Knowledge of child development theory and practice.
• Have an awareness of the unique needs of young children and have appropriate expectations of their abilities.

The YMCA of Delaware is an equal opportunity employer.  The Y maintains a work environment in which staff are treated fairly and with respect and in which discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated.  In accordance with federal, state and local laws, we recruit,  hire, promote and evaluate all applicants and staff without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, familial status, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, disability, veteran or military status, domestic or sexual violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.   Unlawful discrimination will not be a factor in any employment decision.