<p>Assistant Teacher</p> <p>Bethlehem, PA | Full Time, Hourly; Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm | $15.50-$17.00 per hour</p> <p>We believe great minds are nurtured by great teachers. Is that you?</p> <p>We are looking for an assistant teacher passionate about bringing the best out in kids, connecting to our community and having fun!</p> <p>Some rewards for joining our team:</p> <ul> <li>Free YMCA membership - access to all branches! </li><li>Sweet discounts on child care and summer camp programs </li><li>Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurances </li><li>Generous Paid Time Off + 6 paid holidays throughout the year </li><li>Planning for your future? Ask us how we do it at the Y- it's awesome! </li><li>Supplemental insurance benefits </li></ul> <p>What is needed for this job</p> <ul> <li>High school diploma </li><li>Associate/Bachelor degree or college credits from an accredited college or university in childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education, or the human services field preferred </li><li>Are 21+ and have 2+ years of experience working with children in a professional, volunteer, or familial capacity </li><li>Passionate about working with children in a fun, diverse environment </li><li>Ability to pass all relevant clearances </li></ul> <p>The responsibilities we will trust you with:</p> <ul> <li>Finding new and engaging ways to help kids learn </li><li>Being patient and kind with our parents </li><li>Cultivating and fostering a safe and nurturing environment that will encourage physical, emotional, and intellectual growth of children in the program </li><li>Adjusting curriculum to ensure that all children meet the learning objectives </li><li>Utilizing state and YMCA guidelines to ensure the safety and well being of the children </li></ul> <p>What you can expect:</p> <ul> <li>Support from an amazing team </li><li>Opportunities to learn & grow </li><li>Being a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger </li></ul> <p>YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer All Qualified Women, Minorities, Persons with Disabilities, and US Veterans Encouraged to Apply.</p> <p>After reading this, if you're thinking this is great- we want to meet you!</p> <p>Get the ball rolling with our quick, 3-minute online application.</p>