JBER Teacher Assistant- Early Learning

Skip To Job Description WHO WE ARE The Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA) is the constant in a military family’s life when everything changes: on the home front and during deployment, when transitioning between bases, and in times of conflict and peace. The ASYMCA is an independent nonprofit of the YMCA of the USA, specifically dedicated to serving active duty junior enlisted military service members and their families of all six armed services: Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard. The oldest military support organization in the United States, the ASYMCA has been “Strengthening Our Military Family®” since 1861. Our nationally and locally tailored programs and services for our nation’s troops and their families are offered at no or low cost and require no dues or membership fees. These critical services include childcare, early learning, after-school and resiliency programs for school-age children, emergency assistance, food security, and family bonding opportunities. The Armed Services YMCA works to address the unique challenges of military life so that NO MILITARY FAMILY IS LEFT BEHIND.   CAREERS WITH US At the Armed Services YMCA, joining our team is more than just a job. It is also a sense of purpose in any role you choose to apply for within the organization; an opportunity to work with a passionate team driven to fulfill our mission to serve; and a well-established culture of caring and focus on working together to meet and exceed our goals. Armed Services YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. ASYMCA is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. ASYMCA encourages applicants of all ages. We are proud to be a military spouse, veteran, and military-affiliated-friendly organization.   JBER Teacher Assistant- Early Learning JBER, AK Full Time Experienced Share ARMED SERVICES YMCA of ALASKA   Position DescriptionJob Title: Teacher’s AssistantReports to: Education DirectorFLSA Status:  Full-Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt Hourly Pay: $17.03 – $21.05 DOEStart Date: August 24  ________________________________________________________________Basic Job Purpose:  The teacher’s assistant is responsible for maintaining a warm, healthy environment to promote the total growth and well-being of the children in the early education program.  The teacher assistant shares with the teacher in the responsibility of nurturing each child’s social, emotional, physical and cognitive growth.  The teacher’s assistant has the responsibility to assist the teacher as a team member in the daily operation of their classroom by maintaining quality early childhood education and care for all participants and insuring compliance in all state regulations and DOD Standards.Functions and Duties:Program and Services ManagementAssist the teacher in implementation of daily schedule/curriculum with attention to the needs of the children, including quality, health, safety, and cleanliness of environment beyond minimum regulations and requirements.    Inform the teacher immediately when social, mental health, educational or medical services appear necessary for any child in the classroom.Maintain nurturing and responsive interactions with children.Maintain open parent communications including individual or group meetings.Allow flexibility in your position and schedule to ensure quality care.Be prepared to participate in all children’s...