VPK Assistant Teacher
YMCA of South Palm Beach CountyBoca Raton, Florida, United States
Posted June 11, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
The YMCA of South Palm Beach County is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. With a mission rooted in Christian principles, the association offers programs that nurture the spirit, mind, and body of participants across all age groups. Its network of facilities—including the DeVos-Blum Family YMCA of Boynton Beach, Peter Blum Family YMCA of Boca Raton, and YMCA@901 NCCI Preschool—provides comprehensive services from early childhood education to adult fitness and wellness. By integrating faith-based values with inclusive, community-focused programming, the YMCA distinguishes itself as a unique catalyst for positive social impact in South Florida.
Job Description
Under the direction of the Preschool Director, the VPK Assistant Teacher is responsible for implementing the Creative Curriculum and providing a nurturing environment for preschool children. Responsibilities include supervising and interacting with children, keeping the classroom clean and orderly, and working closely with other staff to create a rich learning environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree, associate's degree, or CDA
- 45-hour DCF child care training
- Completed Emergent Literacy for VPK Instructors, Language and Vocabulary in the VPK Classroom, and Implementing the Florida Standards for Preschool Classrooms: 3 years old to Kindergarten
- Knowledge of the CLASS tool, Classroom Assessment Scoring System
- Ability to communicate effectively with parents and staff
Benefits
- Full time position
- In-person location