Early Learning GSRP Associate Teacher

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the foundation of community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. Working at the Y, you’ll discover more than just a job—you’ll enjoy a career with the chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you.

FIND A CAREER THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE
WITH A JOB AT THE Y!

Now Hiring at the Boll Family YMCA

YMCA Employee Benefits

• FREE Family Membership & Discounted Access to Programs
• Flexible Scheduling & Family-friendly Work Environment
• Employee Assistance Program & Retirement Plan

General Function

The GSRP Associate Teacher will be responsible for planning and executing a program of activities alongside the GSRP Lead Teacher that meet the individual needs, interests and abilities of preschool children.

Education/Experience/Training/Certifications

• Must have an Associate’s Degree in child development/related field or current CDA credential with 120 hours of continuing education credits (CEU’s) in a child related field
• Experience working in urban environment is preferred, not required
• 3 years of experience as a successful associate teacher in a GSRP or Head Start setting
• Successfully pass a criminal background and unprofessional conduct check 
• Tuberculosis Test, Physical Test, Standard First Aid Certification, and Adult/Child/Infant CPR Certification obtained within the first 30 days of hire as well as have a Blood-Borne Pathogens and DHS Clearance

Position Benefits

• Paid Time Off and 10 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and AD&D Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability and Flexible Spending Account

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Creates an environment that is conducive to learning and is developmentally appropriate for preschool children
• Collaborates with school personnel, parents, and various community agencies for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes, developing solutions and planning curriculum
• Evaluates students’ abilities and achievement for the purpose of assisting in the diagnosis of learning disorders, developing remediation plans, and/or evaluating student progress
• Furthers personal education via staff development, college courses, etc. for the purpose of staying current with the latest and best practices, and learning new theories and technology
• Monitors student progress for the purpose of providing student feedback on a regular basis to students, teachers, and parents, and determining interventions for those students who are diagnosed as “at risk”
• Performs other assigned duties as directed by Supervisor

Abilities & Skills

• Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position such as sitting and standing from a seated position on the floor to supervise program activities.
• Ability to participate in all physical indoor and outdoor activities in program areas year round.

For more opportunities to join our team, please visit the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit's career page (ymcadetroit.org/careers).

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit (“YMCA”) is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to be an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. The YMCA does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring or other terms or conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sex, age, religion, national origin, genetic information, ethnicity, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, military status or application or any other basis protected by state, federal or other applicable law.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of children in our programs. We hold all staff, regardless of position, to the highest possible standards. We require all staff to be screened regularly and sign a code of conduct. All staff will be monitored when interacting with
program participants. We take any inappropriate interactions between program
participants and with staff very seriously and will fully cooperate with
authorities in any case of abuse.