Child Care Teacher Assistant

Old Colony YMCA has brought people together in communities throughout Massachusetts for 130 years and counting! This is a place where people of all ages, genders, religions, cultures, and beliefs can come together to learn from each other, get healthy, and find strength.

If you enjoy working with children and helping to provide a fun, safe and educational environment where you can make a difference, then this may be the position that you’ve been searching for.  We want children to be innovative, creative, to try new things, to laugh, play and make new friends and build lasting relationships with caring adult ROLE MODELS LIKE YOU. 

Our childcare center is in search of qualified workers to help monitor and lead activities throughout the day. This job will help you develop excellent skills and techniques that can benefit you in both your personal life and in future careers in child development. 

We are seeking to employ a Childcare Teacher Assistant in our EASTON location.

Full time positions are hourly 35-40 hours weekly M-F shifts range between 6:45 am and 5:30 pm.

JOB SUMMARY: 

The Teacher Assistant will help plan and implement a program of activities, which will ensure each child’s personal safety while providing enrichment, physical challenges and learning experiences. The Teacher Assistant will uphold the employee code of conduct and will ensure that all areas of the job responsibilities reflect the mission of the Old Colony Y, and the regulating agency. 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 16 years of age
• CPR/AED and First Aid certifications required.
• Evidence of physical examination within last 12 months.

What we offer:

FREE YMCA Membership, Programming and Child Care Discounts, Competitive Salaries, Flexible Hours, 70% Paid Medical/Dental Benefits, Tuition Reimbursement, Staff Referral Bonus, Part Time & Full Time Positions, 10% Employer-Paid Retirement Plan

• Minimum of 16 years of age
• CPR/AED and First Aid certifications required.
• Evidence of physical examination within last 12 months.

• Negative Mantoux TB test and immunity for measles, mumps, and rubella.

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  Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift up to 40lbs on occasion (children) and move intermittently during work hours.