Early Learning 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 Early Learning Associate Teacher will be responsible for co-teaching with the Lead teacher with planning, development and implementation of all classroom activities including the Highscope Curriculum.

Education/Experience/Training/Certifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience working with young children in a licensed setting
• Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate credential (CDA) preferred, not required
• Experience working with children in a supervised setting preferred, not required

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Supports planning and implement a consistent child centered program in accordance to LARA, the HighScope curriculum and YMCA standards
• Actively participates in all program components including; swim, gym and outdoor play
• Maintains the appropriate staff-to-child ratios.
• Maintains flexible scheduling within all hours of the program operations. Support with the development of weekly staff schedules including but limited to breaks, substitutes and/or shift changes
• Understands each child and their family’s specific needs. Effectively communicates with families through daily conversations and journals, weekly learning documentations, bi-weekly newsletters, and family-Teacher conferences twice annually
• Performs other assigned duties as directed by Supervisor

Abilities & Skills

• Ability to participate in Early Learning activities in a variety of indoor and/or outdoor settings year round.
• Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to supervise program activities.
• Ability to participate in all physical activities in program areas.
• Ability to sit and stand from a seated position on the floor when interacting with children.

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.