Preschool Assistant Teachers (FT/PT)

Description

The Westfield Area YMCA is looking for part-time and full-time Assistant Teachers to join our team! Candidates must be energetic and highly motivated with strong communication skills.

The Assistant Teacher works together with the Head Teacher while implementing planned activities and curriculum to promote youth development, social responsibility and healthy living. The ideal candidate is reliable, flexible with their schedule, has experience working with children (infant –5 years old) and has a genuine interest in teaching/education.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Assisting Teacher with daily classroom activities

Ability to follow instructions and provide support

Aiding in preparing materials for lessons

Supervising and interacting with children

Creating a nurturing and warm environment

Available shifts:

Part-Time:  Monday - Friday 9:00am - 2:00pm

Full-Time:  Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm

Benefits:

Free Y Membership

Discounts on select child care programs

Retirement Savings Plan 403(b)

Monday – Friday schedule

Follows the Westfield school calendar (Sept – June)

Full-Time Employees also receive: 

• Complimentary YMCA Family Membership
• Subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 100% contribution towards life insurance and long term disability
• Optional life insurance and dependent life insurance available at low rates
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• Access to one of the leading retirement programs “Y Retirement Fund” with a 12% company contribution to the fund after meeting the eligibility period.
• A rewarding career with professional growth
• Reduced program fees and child care discounts in select programs
• Classroom trainings and CDA scholarships offered thru GROW NJ

The Westfield Area YMCA is a nonprofit human service organization dedicated to developing the full potential of every individual and family in the communities it serves through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

The YMCA is a great place to work and to be a part of the community! For more information, please visit our website: https://westfieldynj.org/

Requirements

Requirements

• CDA; or AA Degree in a related field; or HS degree and 1 year experience working with children
• Strong communication skills required
• Creativity, initiative and flexibility are essential