Assistant Teacher- Nursery School

Compensation: $16.98/hour

Work Schedule:

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

8:45am - 1:30pm

and/or

Tuesday and Thursday

9:00am – 12:00pm

Requirements:

· Qualified Candidate must 21 years of age and possess a minimum of an Associate’s degree or a Child Development Associate Credential, or unrelated 4-year degree, or at least 5 years of experience in a related field

· Possess, or be able to obtain, certifications in First Aid, CPR, and Administration of Medication, to be maintained throughout employment

· Be knowledgeable about current early childhood issues, trends and teaching strategies

· Be familiar with NAEYC accreditation and practices

Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the Senior Teacher, the Assistant Teacher is responsible for assisting the Senior Classroom Teacher with aspects of the classroom including lesson planning, maintaining NAEYC accreditation and State licensing standards, curriculum implementation, children’s assessment, parent communication, safety of children, and program quality.

Additional duties and responsibilities are as follows:

· Ensure the safety of all children

· Communicate with parents through notes, monthly newsletters, email, Remind App, and via telephone. Be available for questions and concerns. Notify parents of any problems or concerns

· Ask for photo identification for any parents/adults picking up a child if you do not recognize them

· Work with Senior Classroom Teacher to assess children regularly, using this information to plan themes accordingly and meet the individual needs of each child

· Insure a proper staff to child ratio. This includes finding substitutes when out sick and staying in the classroom or program area until your staff replacement arrives for their shift

· Work with Senior Classroom Teacher to plan monthly and weekly themes based on Creative Curriculum & CT Early Learning Developmental Standards. Participate in planning meetings and share ideas with other teachers

· Participate in special events, field trips, parent/teacher conferences, staff trainings, and general YMCA events as required

· Responsible for meeting all licensing standards in the classroom. Ensure the Child Care Director is notified of any safety or noncompliance issues

· Work with the Senior Classroom Teacher to create a child centered classroom environment, posting artwork at eye level, weaving themes into centers, and occasionally rearranging the classroom furniture

· Work with the Senior Classroom Teacher and Curriculum Specialist/Program Director to implement NAEYC accreditation. Be supportive of this process

· Meet regularly with Senior Classroom Teacher

· Serve as a YMCA ‘ambassador’ in the Southington community

· Operate all programs with the safety of the participants in mind and abide by all applicable risk management policies

· Follow all Southington-Cheshire Community YMCA policies and procedures

· Follow all State of Connecticut licensing regulations

· Be the staff representative for the program during any required meetings or functions

· Foster a positive team orientated environment, encouraging staff growth and development

· Be a positive role model for children and other staff

· Follow the YMCA’s behavior management policy. Focus on positive behaviors and helping children work through their difficulties

· Report any suspected cases of abuse and/or neglect to the Director immediately

· Other duties as required

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.98 per hour

Expected hours: 6 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Schedule:

• No weekends

Ability to Commute:

• Southington, CT 06489 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Southington, CT 06489: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person