Job Information
YWCA Ulster County Assistant Teachers in KIngston, New York
Assistant Teachers, Infant-UPREK
Our Assistant Teachers serve as supportive guides for our students on-going success throughout their early childhood development. The ideal candidate is reliable, punctual, and enjoys all the daily rituals in the lives of young children including feeding, changing, playing, and preparing for a life-long love of learning through social, emotional, and early academic experience. Devotion to creating a safe and joyful environment for the children, parents, and assistant teachers is a must. Assistant Teachers reports to their Head Teacher and work closely with a team to ensure that our children and parents are thriving. This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in the field of early childhood education who is eager for hands-on experience in lesson-planning and interested in developing effective classroom management. M INIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Teacher must be at least 18 years of age, have obtained a CDA (Child Development Associates) or higher and meet all New York State Licensing and NAEYC requirements for childcare staff, including fingerprinting, criminal background check and mandatory training. The individual should be comfortable with children ages six weeks to five years old. A high level of interest in the work and at least one year of relevant specific childcare experience/ training are preferred, but passion and willingness to learn all about young children are the required qualities of an Assistant Teacher. On- site and on-line training develops excellent teachers at all levels.
Benefits include: Rate for Assistant Teacher $15.00-$17.00 per hour Health Insurance for individuals and families Paid Vacation Up to 21 approved personal days Paid sick time 401K
The YWCA of Ulster County does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability, No question on this application is intended to secure information to be used for discriminatory purposes. This application will be given every consideration, but its receipt does not imply that the applicant will be employed. In processing this employment application, the YWCA of Ulster County reserves the right to contact previous employers to verify employment history and personal references. Submitting this form acknowledges that I have read the foregoing disclosure and understand the same. I also affirm that my answers contained herein are true and correct and that I have not knowingly withheld any facts or circumstances that would, if disclosed, affect my application. For any additional inquiries or information, feel free to email us at info@ywcaulstercounty.org.