Preschool Teacher Assistant, Bardmoor YMCA Pre-School Academy - Largo

We are currently hiring for a part-time Teacher Assistant at the Bardmoor YMCA Preschool Academy. We are seeking fun and energetic individuals to assist in providing a safe and educational environment for our early learning center participants. This is an excellent opportunity to join a mission-driven organization that offers training, development and growth potential. Ideal candidates will have a positive attitude, creative personality and excellent classroom management skills.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assists Pre-School Teachers with classroom coverage, providing a quality experience to children that focuses on the YMCA values of honesty, respect, responsibility, caring and faith.
• Implements curriculum within the established guidelines.
• Leads activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, and storytelling.
• Establishes and enforces rules to promote positive behavior.
• Attends to children's basic needs including supervising meal times, playground times and free play.

Candidates must be 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent. Position requires completion of MODS (Introductory Child Care Training, Part 1 & 2). The ideal candidate will have experience working with preschool aged children and the ability to work effectively with a team. Must be available to work Monday through Friday. Pre-employment drug test and level 2 background screen required.

Pay Rate: $9.00-$11.00/hr. For more details, please contact Christine Loder, Center Director, at cloder@stpeteymca.org