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EARLY CHILDHOOD ED ASSISTANT TEACHER - Part Time

CompanyGreater Missoula Family YMCA
LocationMissoula
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 3, 2026
About The Company
The Missoula Family YMCA has served the greater Missoula community since 1967. From youth sports and summer camp to group exercise classes and childcare, the Missoula Y offers programs that build health spirit, mind, and body for all. Together, we work to ensure that everyone, regardless of ability, age, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, ideology, income, national origin, race, or sexual orientation has the opportunity to reach their full potential with dignity. We are committed to filling community gaps, providing healthy options for all, and adapting to serve Missoula’s most pressing needs. For more than 50 years, we've held fast to this commitment. Our mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. Our work is infused with our four core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility. We believe that lasting personal and social change is only possible when we invest in our kids, our health, and our neighbors. That’s why, at the Y, strengthening community is our cause.
About the Role

Description

YMCA JOBS – Here for Good

 

Job Title:  Early Education Assistant Teacher - Part Time 

Status: non-exempt, Y Job Grade 4

Wage: $16.00 hr to start or doe

Department: Early Childcare Education- Learning Center

Reports to: Childcare Center Director 

Probation: Subject to a 12-month introductory (probationary) period

 

POSITION SUMMARY: The Greater Missoula Family YMCA is looking for team oriented, dependable, loving and caring people who love to engage and have fun with infants and children up to 5 years old in a quality care learning environment. We are hiring part time Assistant Teachers. The Assistant Teacher is responsible for helping teachers in organizing and leading daily activities of infants, toddlers and pre-kindergarten children. They implement the program curriculum and environment, providing a high quality, developmentally appropriate experience to meet the needs of the children and families in the program. Applicants must be able to thrive in an environment with the unique challenges of a non-profit community service organization and work with limited supervision.


The Missoula Y is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a welcoming, inclusive space for all, we value all people for their unique talents, and actively promote practices that support diversity, inclusion, and equity.

 

BENEFITS: Part Time employment benefits include a free individual membership, program discounts and retirement plan after sufficient time worked. 403(b) retirement savings accounts are available to all staff. 



Apply at: http://ymcamissoula.org/employment





 


Requirements

Education/Certification

  • Preferred – High school diploma or equivalent
  • Preferred: Experience in a licensed childcare facility, or college level coursework in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or Psychology 
  • Required – Must have current CPR and First Aid or obtain within first 30 days of employment (available at the Y)

Experience

  • Preferred – 1-2 years experience in child care or working with children


Key Skills
ChildcareTeamworkDependabilityEngagementFunCurriculum ImplementationDevelopmentally Appropriate PracticesCPRFirst Aid
Categories
EducationSocial Services
Benefits
Free Individual MembershipProgram DiscountsRetirement Plan
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Assistant Teacher helps organize and lead daily activities for infants, toddlers, and pre-kindergarten children. They implement the program curriculum and provide a high-quality learning experience.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
52
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
20 hours
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