Teacher's Aide - Before & After School

This is a Part Time Position.

Salary starts at $15.69 / hour.

Under the general direction of the Head Teacher, the Teacher’s Aide works for the YMCA of Greater Hartford and is responsible for on-site activityleadership, working directly with children.

Must enjoy working with children, be a team player, be dependable and possess knowledge of positive behavior management techniques.

Provides a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on the YMCA values : honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Assist Teacher in the preparation and delivery of daily activities by completing assigned tasks.
• Serve our diverse communities equitably and act with an inclusive, anti-racist lens at all times; promote a brave, respectful culture at the Y.
• Actively participate with children in all activities and during play times, ensuring premier quality and innovation.
• Be responsible for clean-up and maintenance of toys and materials after each activity.
• Communicate immediately any problems or concerns with the program, staff, children or parents to immediate Supervisor.
• Maintain confidentiality of information provided by parents, staff and administration.
• Attend the minimum number of training hours per year as required by State law and / or accrediting agencies, as approved by supervisor.
• Consistently provide friendly, courteous assistance, exceeding customers’ expectations every day, which includes building and maintaining healthyprofessional relationships with parents, children, host agencies, and staff.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Provides a quality experience for everyone, including but not limited to Health Seekers, Members, Participants, Internal Customers, Fellow StaffMembers and others.
• Treats everyone with courtesy, respect, and consideration; displays integrity; listens actively and genuinely; communicates in a clear and pleasant manner;
• embraces differences among people; demonstrates an active willingness to learn and grow; accepts constructive criticism;

worksas a team member.

Last updated : 2024-03-22