*YWCA Lower Cape Fear*
*Job Description*
*Position: *Assistant Teacher, Preschool
*Classification: *Full-time*, *Non- Exempt
*Reports To:* Early Education & Youth Enrichment Director
*Position Summary: *The Assistant Teacher is responsible for the care and education of a group of children.
The assistant teacher assists implementing a weekly lesson plan and works with parents to assess the needs of individual children, and support the YWCA’s mission of eliminating racism and empowering women.
*Minimum Qualifications:*
* Must be at least 21 years of age;
* Must have high school diploma or equivalency;
* 6 months experience in a licensed childcare facility;
* First Aid and CPR certified;
* BSAC Training or acquired within 3 months of training;
* Must be able to obtain approval letter of qualification from DCDEE;
* Must pass a criminal background check, and;
* Must hold valid NC driver’s license and be 21 to drive the YWCA vans.
*Responsibilities:*
* To support social and emotional development and provide positive guidance
* Treat each child, parent, family member and coworker with dignity and respect;
* Consider the individual child in relationship to his/her culture and socioeconomic background, and;
* Help each child become aware of his role as an integral member of a group.
* To establish and maintain an environment for children, which is clean, safe, stimulating and which is appropriate for each child’s developmental level.
* Responsible for the appearance, décor, and learning environment of the classroom and assume an equal share of the joint housekeeping responsibilities of the classroom and shared common areas.
*To maintain a commitment to professionalism*
* Attend all staff meetings and other mandatory or required in service trainings;
* Maintain flexibility and consistency with all staff;
* Maintain confidentiality regarding staff, families, and children at all times;
* Relate to families in a positive and respectful manner;
* Maintain professional attitude and loyalty to the program at all times.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $13.
00 - $15.
00 per hour
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Employee discount
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance
Grade levels:
* Pre-Kindergarten
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Wilmington, NC 28412: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
* Childcare: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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