Posted 2 months ago
Part-Time Early Childhood Floater - Hickory
HickoryOn-sitePart-time
AI Summary
Assists Lead Teachers and Teachers in preschool classrooms, helps prepare and serve meals, provides breaks for lead staff, and cares for children aged birth to 5 years in a YMCA early childhood program.
About this role
Overview
The Part-Time Early Childhood Floater works collaboratively with the preschool team to ensure a high-quality program that aligns with YMCA values and early childhood best practices.
This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.
Responsibilities
- Assist Lead Teachers and Teachers in their classrooms.
- Assist with cooking, prepping and serving meals.
- Giving Lead Teachers and Teachers breaks and lunch breaks.
- Caring for children ranging in ages from birth-5 years.
- Bending and lifting up to 50 pounds.
- Filling in for Lead Teachers and Teachers in their absence.
- All YMCA staff are responsible for creating a safe, inclusive environment. This includes following all YMCA policies and procedures related to abuse prevention, reporting concerns or incidents immediately, and maintaining appropriate boundaries with youth and members.
Qualifications
- Be 18 years old.
- Have a high school diploma or GED.
- Have reliable transportation.
- Be a positive and proactive person.
- Have great communication skills.
- Must be able to pass a background check.
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement Contribution
Posted Salary Range
USD $11.00 - USD $14.00 /Hr.Skills
Abuse Prevention ReportingBackground CheckChild SafetyEarly Childhood EducationMeal Preparation
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