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JOB REQUIREMENTS: Assistant Teachers are critical to the success of our child care program. You will assist the Lead Teacher in all aspects of the care of the children. This includes implementing curriculum, actively interacting with the children, monitoring activities to ensure safety, nurturing the children through encouragement and gentle redirection, assisting in classroom set-up, clean-up and maintenance. Dependent on age, you will perform, assist or direct children in personal care activities. This position requires creativity, flexibility, high energy levels, patience, strong organizational skills, problem-solving skills, and demonstrated success as a leader and a team player. You must be able to observe/evaluate groups of children by sight, sound, and active interaction. You must be able to easily move through all areas of the child care rooms and communicate effectively verbally and in written form with children and adults. You must be able to routinely lift, carry and load equipment, furnishings, and program supplies (up to 50 pounds) You must exhibit the Y core values of respect, responsibility, honesty and caring. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS: Must have experience working with children ages 6 weeks 6 years. Educational requirements include completion of high school or its equivalent, along with post high school early childhood coursework. Position requires meeting the qualifications for Assistant Teacher under DCF 251 Licensing Rules for Group Day Care Centers. COMPETENCIES: This position requires creativity, flexibility, high energy levels, patience, strong organizational skills, problem-solving skills, and demonstrated success as a leader and a team player. You must be able to observe/evaluate groups of children by sight, sound, and active interaction. You must be able to easily move through all areas of the child care rooms and communicate effectively verbally and in written form with children and adults. You must be able to routinely lift, carry and load equipment, furnishings, and program supplies (up to 50 pounds). You must exhibit the Y core values of respect, responsibility, honesty and caring. Physical Requirements: Prior to work, all staff will be required to provide a Physician-signed health examination and complete a fingerprint background check. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Other: A fully completed Stevens Point Area YMCA Employment Application is required, along with a copy of transcripts. E-mail inquiries without the employment application and transcripts attached will not be considered. Apply Online: https://www.spymca.org/form/employment-application