at YMCA of Metro Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Description
The starting pay for this role is $17.14 per hour.
The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago is hiring a part-time Teacher Aide for our Head Start program. The Teacher Aide provides support to the teaching team in planning and implementing learning experiences for children, maintaining the classroom, and managing children in accordance with the YMCA goals and curriculum plan.
We rely on the expertise, passion, commitment, and energy of our teachers and other team members to help us achieve our mission one child, one family, and one team member at a time. Our early learning programs create a child-centered environment that promotes learning, character development, healthy living, and positive, nurturing relationships. With a commitment to meeting accreditation standards and extensive training and development in research-based practices, you'll also learn and grow and positively impact our children, families, and communities.
Our staff is the Y's greatest asset. Our teams provide valuable skills, knowledge, and passion that is essential to the contribution and positive impact in our communities, which is why we offer Y employees numerous perks and benefits, including:
Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees
Opportunity for eligible employees to participate in the Y's retirement fund
Do meaningful work and contribute to the advancement of the YMCA vision by meeting the needs of the people in our communities
Complimentary Family YMCA membership and a 25% employee discount on select programs
Career advancement opportunities - grow your career at the Y!
Scope of Responsibilities:
Support plans of an effective child development program to meet the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs of each child enrolled
Support children's safety through constant supervision, effective arrangement of space, proper maintenance of equipment, and regular practice of fire drills and other emergency procedures
Support and implement routines for diapering, toilet training handwashing, tooth brushing, eating, napping, and transitioning between activities, in a manner that is prompt, hygienic, and consistent with regulations and good child development practices
Coordinate, implement, and monitor center plans for meeting and retaining children & families, including eligibility, recruitment, enrollment, and daily attendance
Work as a member of the team to ensure continuity of children's care, curriculum, and quality in the classroom and center
Participate in and support center efforts to recruit and enroll new children and families
Maintain professionalism in attire and demeanor; observe and respect issues of confidentiality, ethics, and best practices of the Early Childhood Profession, and mandatory reporting guidelines of the Abuse and Neglect Child Reporting Act
Requirements:
Must have a High School Diploma with 12 college credit hours in Early Childhood Education with prior experience working with children
Must pass DCFS background check and maintain clearance throughout employment
Ability to read, comprehend and interpret documents such as policies and procedures
Demonstrated understanding of child growth and development
This position is a union position
Child Abuse Prevention
Support the YMCA's commitment to child abuse prevention by:
Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor
Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children
Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor
Completing all child abuse prevention training, as required
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. Employment is subject to a background check.
