Early Learning Assistant Teacher - Grand Rapids, United States - Young Mens Christian Association

Young Mens Christian Association

Verified Company

Grand Rapids, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

:

This part-time position is for our YMCA Child Development Center at Monroe Community Church. Available shifts include 7:
00 AM - 12:
30 PM, 10:
00 AM - 2:
00 PM, or 12:
30 - 6:
00 PM, all Monday - Friday.

OUR CULTURE:

Guiding Principles describe our behaviors to support our organization's work throughout its life in all circumstances, irrespective of changes in goals, strategies, and leadership.

Our Guiding Principles are as follows:

We
CULTIVATE-We grow staff and volunteer leaders who will be stewards of the Y mission, resources, and opportunities. We
OWN-We think long-term and act on behalf of the organization, beyond our own team. We
WELCOME-We are inclusive of all people and all communities. We
SERVE-We provide timely and excellent service to members, volunteers, community, and each other. We
LEARN-We are never done learning and always seek to improve. We are curious about new possibilities and act to explore them. We
UNITE-We work together to achieve big goals and speak as one voice. We RESPECT-We treat others with kindness and speak positively about other people in all situations. We
PLAY-We celebrate, appreciate, and have fun

The YMCA of Great Grand Rapids utilizes a Membership By Design framework, which is a member involvement and community building model for YMCAs across the country.

All staff members—front-line, management, full
- and part-time—and volunteers have a role to play in member engagement.

These responsibilities can be broken into six steps:

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Enrollment:

Staff and volunteers encourage potential members to enroll in programs and activities that meet their needs.
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Satisfaction:

Staff and volunteers ask members continually about their satisfaction with a program or activity, track responses, listen to suggestions, and respond promptly in a manner consistent with the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

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Relationship Building:

Staff and volunteers are open, friendly, and approachable to all YMCA members and participants. Staff and volunteers initiate interaction with and between members.
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Education and Conversion:

Staff and volunteers know about and share their knowledge of the YMCA, its programs, its policies, its mission, its values, and how it benefits members and the community.

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Volunteerism and Leadership:

Staff and volunteers create opportunities for members to volunteer in their areas of interest, and they ask members to do so whenever appropriate.

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Ownership:

Staff and volunteers encourage members to "own" the YMCA, using words such as "we," "us," and "our association" (and actions that match those words) to include members as well as staff and volunteers.

***:The Early Learning Assistant Teacher will assist in the planning, developing, and implementing of classroom activities for programs. This position requires face-to-face leadership in this program and may involve early morning responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Assists Site Coordinator/Supervisor in developing and leading daily lesson plans
Actively engages with children in the classroom
Assists with daily parent communication
Prepares materials for daily activity
Maintains records of attendance, arrival, and departure times
Maintains supervision of children
Assists Site Supervisor with parentteacher conferences as needed
Efficiently communicates with classroom teaching team

Performs any other functions deemed to be necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids Association

COMPENSATION
$ $18.28 ; Non-Exempt; Part-Time (up to 25 hours/week)

BENEFITS:

Free YMCA Individual Membership
10% retirement contribution upon eligibility, learn more here.
403(b) retirement savings account
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Access to the Employee Assistance Program and resources for you and your family
Community Discounts, and more

Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS

Associate's degree or CDA PREFERRED, or proof of current enrollment in CDA or college level degree program required; three to six months childcare related experience; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience preferred.

Ability to interact with people of all ethnic backgrounds, ages, and lifestyles. Ability and desire to work with and care for infants, toddler, and preschool children.

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