Preschool Teacher Assistant, Speer YMCA Preschool Academy - YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg, FL
About the Job
We are currently hiring for fun and energetic individuals to assist in providing a safe and educational environment for our early learning center participants. This is an excellent opportunity to join a mission-driven organization that offers training, development and growth potential. Ideal candidates will have a positive attitude, creative personality and excellent classroom management skills.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Assists Pre-School Teachers with classroom coverage, providing a quality experience to children that focuses on the YMCA values of honesty, respect, responsibility, caring and faith.
- Implements curriculum within the established guidelines.
- Leads activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, and storytelling.
- Establishes and enforces rules to promote positive behavior.
- Attends to children's basic needs including supervising meal times, playground times and free play.
Candidates must be 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent. Position requires completion of MODS (Introductory Child Care Training, Part 1 & 2). The ideal candidate will have experience working with preschool aged children and the ability to work effectively with a team. Must be able to interact with infants, toddlers and young children for an extended period of time both indoors and outdoors. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, bend and reach with hands and arms. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Must be available Monday through Friday, 20-25 hours per week. Schedule TBD based on enrollment. Pre-employment drug test and background screen required.
Pay Rate: $9.00-$11.00/hr, commensurate with experience.