Share Email Opening Title Assistant Teacher- Full-Time   About the Organization YWCA Minneapolis is a nonprofit organization founded in 1891 as a member of YWCA USA, the oldest and largest multicultural organization in the world. The mission of YWCA Minneapolis is eliminating racism, empowering women and girls, and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. Our vision is to be the most trusted and effective change agent in the journey to eliminate racism and sexism in our community. We are a trusted social justice organization with a 130+ year history of advocacy for women and children. More than 30,000 people in our community are served every year by YWCA Minneapolis, through award-winning programs, classes, and workshops. YWCA Minneapolis strives every day for: • Race and gender equity • Economic independence for women • Respect for diverse cultures • Children and youth who thrive • A community that is vibrant and healthy   Category Early Childhood Education   Description JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for developing and implementing a high quality, nurturing, anti-bias, developmentally appropriate environment, utilizing YWCA’s ELM curriculum for a classroom with a high percentage of at risk children.   This position is also responsible for the daily care and nurturing of a primary care group of children and reporting the child’s progress to parents.  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Assist in the smooth operation of the classroom as described below: With the classroom staff team, develop and implement developmentally appropriate, anti-bias, multi-cultural curriculum for the classroom and primary care group by following YWCA’s ELM Curriculum. Foster a classroom environment conducive to the long range curriculum objectives. Ensure nurturing, culturally sensitive care for each child. Foster and assess physical, social, emotional and cognitive development in each child. With the Lead Teacher, School Readiness Specialist, Family and Community Specialist and/or ECE Specialist, consult with parents and provide individual developmental plan(s) and services for special needs and resources for at-risk children. Take full responsibility of classroom and environment for 25% of the day: Provide opening or closing security. Provide back-up and take on responsibilities in absence of Lead Teacher. Handle curriculum activities. Provide work direction to classroom staff. Maintain behavior guidance plans for children. Assure the safety of the children and make sure families are informed and included. Handle overall site needs and all record keeping as describe below: Maintain a high level of health and safety and assure emergency procedures are known and practiced. Assist teams in maintaining files and recording keeping for government, funder and accreditation requirements. Assist teams in monitoring and obtaining supplies, equipment and repairs for classroom. Participate in ECE center, building and agency teams as assigned. Actively pursue professional development. Understand and interpret YWCA Minneapolis' mission to children, staff and families. Complete 40 hours of in service training per year. RELATIONSHIPS: This position reports to the Lead Teacher who reports to the Early Childhood Education Director. The incumbent will interact with the Lead Teacher, Teacher, Assistant Teacher, Associate Teacher, Teacher Aide, Substitutes, volunteers, children and parents.    Position Requirements  QUALIFICATIONS: Required: CDA plus 6 credits in Early Childhood Education (ECE) – OR – 16 credits in or related to ECE. 2080 hours in classroom experience Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to communicate effectively to parents and co-workers. Ability to plan, organize, and prioritizes the daily routines, activities, and curriculum for the classroom children and staff. Ability to carry out responsibilities independently but also in a team setting.  Ability to serve and meet the needs of the customers (Parents, children, and co-workers) in an exceptional manner. Ability to establish and maintain an effective relationship with customers to gain their trust, respect and involvement with activities. Preferred: Certified in First Aid and CPR PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, stand, walk, sit, use hands to fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and taste or smell.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.  Individual must have the ability to get to and from various sites/events/meetings in the metro area on an occasional basis. ADDITIONAL NOTES: This job description represents the major functions but is not intended to be all-inclusive.    Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Salary   Number of Openings 1   Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt   Location Midtown YWCA Minneapolis   EOE Statement YWCA Minneapolis is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.   HoursPerWk None Specified  This position is currently not accepting applications. 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