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Assistant Teacher (PT/FT) - Jackson ELC
YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South —Jackson, TN
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Serving
- 18 years or older
- Flexible schedule
Childcare Assistant/Floater
Keestone Academy —Henderson, TN
- From $12 an hour
- Part-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- US work authorization
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Assistant Teacher
Southwest Human Resource Agency —Henderson, TN
- From $11.76 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- Pass drug screening
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Substitute Teacher Assistant
Southwest Human Resource Agency —Henderson, TN
- $10.98 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- Background check
- Current TB test
- Pass drug screening
Program Aide On-Call
Save the Children Head Start —Alamo, TN
- $15 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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Lead Toddler Teacher - 2 year olds
Hummingbirds Christian Learning Center —Medina, TN
- $12.50 - $15.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- School experience
- Classroom
- Employee discount
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Assistant Teacher (PT/FT) - Jackson ELC

YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South -
Jackson, TN

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Job Details

Part-time | Full-time

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Qualifications

CPR Certification
High school diploma or GED
First Aid Certification
Working with youth

Full Job Description

EARLY LEARNING CENTER - ASSISTANT TEACHER (JACKSON, TN)

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Under the general direction of the Center Director and Teacher, the Assistant Teacher is responsible for assisting with supervision of and implementing activities with a group of children in a child development center program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Assist classroom teachers and lead teachers in areas including, but not limited to:
providing excellent and nurturing care to all children in the classroom.
planning and implementation of the age-appropriate classroom activities.
maintains accurate rosters of children in care, assisting parents with sign-in and out.
ensuring the daily schedule is followed.
complete daily parent reports and communication tools.
maintaining stimulating and orderly program spaces.
serving meals and snacks to children.
Complies with all risk management standards to ensure a safe environment, responding to all incidents and following the YMCA incident management process.
Practices positive and timely communication to parents regarding their child’s experience.
Practices positive and uplifting communication to their team.
Assure compliance with state and local regulations.
Maintains all training and education hours required by the State of Tennessee Department of Human Services child care Licensing.
Attends and participates in assigned staff meetings and special events to provide a collaborative and cohesive approach to the YMCA’s vision and mission.
Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned by and agreed to by their supervisor to meet the changing needs of the program and/or branch.

YMCA LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

Mission Advancement: Reinforces the Y’s values within the organization and the community. Effectively communicates the benefits and impact of the Y’s efforts for all stakeholders.

Collaboration: Builds and nurtures strategic relationships to enhance support for the Y. Serves as a community leader building collaborations based on trust and credibility to advance the Y’s mission and goals. Communicates for influence to attain buy-in and support of goals. Provides tools and resources for the development of others.

Operational Effectiveness: Integrates multiple thinking processes to make decisions. Involves staff at all levels in the development of programs and activities. Ensures execution of plans. Institutes sound accounting procedures and financial controls. Assigns clear accountability and ensures continuous improvement.

Personal Growth: Fosters a learning environment embracing diverse abilities and approaches. Creates a sense of urgency and positive tension to support change. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

Behavioral Characteristics: Welcoming, Nurturing, Determined, Hopeful, and Genuine.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

18 years of age or older.
High school graduate or equivalent.
One or more years of experience working with children ages five years and younger.
Current state approved first-aid certification.*
Current state approved infant/child (or community if school aged) CPR certification.*
TB test or signed statement from a medical provider showing negative results for tuberculosis **
Medical Physical Exam- Required by DHS**
Completion of minimum STARS required training
Prefer knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, etc.). Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.
Must meet all other required qualifications set by DHS - child care licensing

Certifications Required:

Before a new hire is scheduled to work, they must complete 12 hours of training.

At hire, or earliest possible training (but no later than 90 days after employment.)
Prior to beginning child care duties.

WORK SCHEDULE:

Flexible work schedule required. Work schedules may vary per the needs of the specific Early Learning Center site.

Typical hours of operation for Early Learning Centers are 6:30 am - 6:30 pm (subject to change & may vary per site).

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Climbing, sitting, standing, pushing, walking, kneeling, and stooping
Some Exposure to the outdoor elements
Exposure to electrical/mechanical mechanisms
Exposure to some chemical elements
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

The YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South aims to provide quality and safe youth programs for all. We are committed to making a continuous effort to prevent the abuse of children: verbally, physically, emotionally and sexually. All allegations or suspicions of child abuse are taken seriously and will be reported to the State for investigation with full cooperation from the YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South.

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