Job Description
Job Type Part-time Description $16.00 - $16.50/hour Mon-Fri 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm A Career with a Cause: At the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Our mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. We focus our work in three key areas, youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. We are committed to this cause because a strong community can only be achieved when we invest in our kids, our health and our neighbors. General Functions: Under the direction of the Executive Director and the Lead Teacher, the Preschool Assistant Teacher will assist with the delivery of a safe and developmentally high quality educational experience for the children in accordance with all relevant state, federal and YMCA regulations. Employment is contingent upon the incumbent clearing all NYS Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) licensing requirements; these requirements include fingerprinting, background screening and clearance on the State Central Register (SCR) and Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCL) within the first 30-days of employment. Prior to being assigned to their position, the incumbent is required to complete an initial medical statement and tuberculin test. If the incumbent previously worked in a Child/Day Care setting, a prior medical statement and tuberculin test may be accepted if dated within 12-months preceding the date of the application. Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks: The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Assist the Lead Teacher in all daily preschool program activities, including academic enrichment, physical activity, arts and crafts, music, and lunch and snack time.