Teaching Assistant- Infant
Metropolitan YMCA of the OrangesHighlight
Summary
About the Role
About You
- High School Diploma, with college credits/degree in Education preferred.
- One to two years of related experience in a group setting with preschool children.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with all levels of staff, parents, and youth.
- First-Aid, CPR, and AED certification within 30 days of hire date.
- Experience in assisting with curriculum implementation.
- Ability to work as part of a team and take initiative to identify potential risk factors.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage.
- Generous paid time off (PTO), paid sick leave, and paid holidays.
- Legal plan, long-term disability, and life insurance.
- 12% retirement benefits upon eligibility and a 403(b) plan.
- Employee assistance program and professional development opportunities.
- Metro Y program discounts and complimentary use of YMCA facilities.
We're an inclusive organization of men, women and children joined together by a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility. We know that lasting personal and social change comes about when we all work together. That’s why, at the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. We have 6 facilities throughout Northern New Jersey: East Orange YMCA South Mountain YMCA Sussex County YMCA Wayne YMCA West Essex YMCA Greater Bergen County YMCA And 2 Sleep-away camps: Fairview Lake YMCA Camps in Stillwater, NJ Camp Michikamau in Southfields, NY In addition, we operate a 4 Early Learning Child Care Centers; West Essex YMCA Peanut Shell, South Mountain YMCA, Wayne YMCA Center, and Greater Bergen County YMCA. Established in 1885, the Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges in New Jersey, serves more than 55,000 individuals, including 35,000+ members, and provides nearly $2.8 million in direct and indirect financial assistance yearly.