Job Description

The Eagan YMCA Early Childhood Learning Center is seeking Teacher's Aides, age 16+. This Part Time 7am-9am (year-round) Monday through Friday role includes an excellent benefits package, growth opportunity, free Y membership and more! Part Time Teacher's Aide positions also available. *This position is eligible for additional grant funded compensation, typically up to $2 hourly, in addition to the regular hourly compensation. The salary range of this position is $16.00 hourly. We take into consideration an individual's background and experience in determining salary; therefore, base pay offered may vary considerably depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package for Part-time benefits will vary. 1. Job Summary: Under the direction of the Child Care Program Director and/or Assistant Program Director. The Child Care Teacher's Aide provides support to the Child Care Teacher and Assistant Teacher in implementing child care center programs. The incumbent assists with carrying out the child care mission and values by providing high quality child care services to children and parents that focus on the YMCA core values: Equity, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, and Caring. 2. Essential Functions:

• Support the implementation of daily plans and activities.
• Maintain a positive classroom community
• Supervise children and participate with children in activities.
• Contribute to activity preparation and clean up and room maintenance.
• Maintain program site and equipment.
• Communicate with parents on an ongoing basis.
• Maintains CACFP and Minnesota Department of Health Licensing for meals and snacks, if applicable.

3. Relationships: The incumbent interacts regularly with children, parents, and staff members. The incumbent assists with the supervision of the children. The position involves interaction with parents, children, and staff from diverse backgrounds. 4. Qualifications:

• Minimum age of 16; preferred 18.
• Adult and child CPR or CPR/PR, First Aid, and AED Certifications within 30 days of hire date.
• Strong commitment to quality child care.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• A commitment to working with children in a developmental setting and a sincere desire to have a meaningful effect on their lives.
• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to travel to other branches and programs
• Must be flexible to work varying hours to meet the needs of the site

5. Work Conditions:

• Perform all physical aspects of the position, including frequently moving around, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Ability to recognize and react calmly and effectively in hazardous/dangerous situations.
• May provide children with assistance in dealing with issues such as personal hygiene, medical needs, toileting, diapering, lifting, writing, feeding, and getting in or out of transportation.
• May be exposed to verbal outbursts, physical actions or bodily fluids as part of the child care environment.

6. Additional Notes: This job description represents the major functions of the position but is not intended to be all-inclusive. The incumbent is also responsible for taking direction from the branch representatives in completing projects or performing duties deemed necessary for the branch or Association success. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Pledge The Y of the North is committed to the work and everyday practices of eliminating disparities and eradicating of unjust systems to become a multicultural, anti-racist and anti-oppressive organization. YMCA of the North team members and volunteers must exemplify the association's mission, vision and values of caring, equity, honesty, respect and responsibility. The YMCA of the North continues to develop plans and strategies to ensure team members and volunteers reflect the demographics of the communities we serve. We will continually conduct institutional racism and oppression review of our policies, procedures and practices in recruitment and selection; compensation and benefits; professional development and training; promotions; transfers; layoffs; terminations; and the ongoing development of a multicultural, anti-racist and anti-oppressive work environment and culture that promotes equity and respect for the human dignity of all. We value and respect this diversity and choose to be inclusive through our acceptance of all.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Permanent employment, Part time, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours,

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