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YMCA of Greater San Francisco · 18 hours ago

Preschool Assistant Teacher - Gateway Child Development Center

San Mateo, CA

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$18.50/hr - $21/hr

YMCA of Greater San Francisco is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Preschool Assistant Teacher helps create a safe and educational environment for children, supporting classroom activities and working closely with lead teachers and families to foster each child's development.

Health Care

Responsibilities

Assist teachers with preparing and planning lesson plans and daily activities

Support classroom setup and cleanup

Help with observing and documenting children's progress for assessments

Support assessment preparation, including state-mandated paperwork and DRDP observations

Teach and assist in a preschool classroom serving children ages 2–5

Actively participate in all daily program activities

Maintain constant supervision of all children enrolled in the program

Respond promptly to incidents and complete all necessary documentation

Uphold YMCA policies for safety, supervision, mandated reporting, and risk management

Wash hands frequently for a minimum of 20 seconds with soap and water

Communicate daily with colleagues and families about relevant information (e.g., behaviors, incidents, requests)

Report unresolved issues to the Site Coordinator or Child Development Director

Attend and contribute to staff meetings and training courses

Adhere to the assigned program schedule and follow all ECE program protocols

Complete all mandatory ADP and Y-USA safety training before the first shift

Maintain clean and organized indoor and outdoor areas for children and staff

Attend staff development workshops and apply new learning in the classroom

Demonstrate YMCA core values: caring, respect, honesty, and responsibility

Show a willingness to grow in Cause-Driven Leadership areas: Advancing our Mission and Cause, Building Relationships, Leading Operations, Developing & Inspiring Others

Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor

Qualification

Child DevelopmentLesson PlanningClassroom ManagementSafety TrainingCommunicationEmpathyDependabilityTeam Collaboration

Required

Must successfully complete a background screening, including criminal and employment verification

Some positions may also require a credit check

Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and sitting on the floor to engage with children at their level

Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds

Respond quickly to the needs of children in both routine and emergency situations

Exposure to cleaning materials, outdoor weather conditions, and typical childhood illnesses is expected

Regular handwashing and adherence to health and safety guidelines to maintain a clean and safe learning environment

Company

YMCA of Greater San Francisco

The YMCA of Greater San Francisco focuses on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility by enriching the lives of all people in spirit, mind and body.

Founded in 1853