Co-Lead Sub (Great Start Readiness Program)

The Building Float provides flexible support throughout the school by filling in for absent staff, assisting in classrooms, and helping maintain consistent, high-quality care and learning experiences for children. This position works collaboratively with teachers and other staff to support daily classroom routines, supervise children, assist with transitions and activities, and step into various roles as needed to ensure the building operates smoothly. The ideal candidate is dependable, flexible, nurturing, and willing to jump in wherever support is needed while upholding the YMCA’s core mission and values.

OUR CULTURE: The YMCA of Greater Michiana exists to ensure every person has a sense of belonging, a place where they feel safe, supported, connected, and empowered to grow and thrive. We believe that when individuals experience belonging, they are more likely to develop healthy habits, strong character, meaningful relationships, and confidence in their future. Belonging is the foundation for personal growth, family stability, and stronger communities.

The YMCA of Greater Michiana strictly follows a zero tolerance policy regarding child abuse., * Assist in small and large group instruction

• Assist Lead Teacher with TS Gold documentation
• Engage in activities with children at their physical level
• Assist with classroom activities and create a positive learning environment
• Assists with the set-up of the classroom and materials
• Assist Lead Teacher with classroom management
• Build relationships with students and parents to ensure a safe, welcoming, and engaging

Learning Environment:

• Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible
• Participating in professional development provided by Berrien Resa, and the YMCA
• Help cultivate and support a positive building culture
• Maintain confidentiality regarding all student affairs
• Other duties as assigned

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Mission Advancement
• Collaboration
• Operational Effectiveness
• Personal Growth

• Associate degree (AA) in Early Childhood Education or Child Development or Equivalent

OR

• Valid Classroom CDA Credential

OR

• Existing 120-hour approval
• Preschool experience preferred
• Ability to manage Student behavior
• Ability to work in cooperative and collegial manner with all Northside staff
• Ability to engage and inspire students of varying learning styles
• A warm, caring, child-centered attitude
• Must have regular and reliable job attendance, performance, and the physical ability to do the job
• Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED training through American Red Cross is required for all employees of the YMCA of Greater Michiana, this training will be offered at no cost., * While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment.

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Pay: From $19.12 per hour

Expected hours: 38.0 - 40.0 per week, * Dental insurance

• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance