What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preschool Assistant Teacher - Valley YMCA position at CENTRAL CONNECTICUT COAST YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION INC?
This position supports the mission and work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization. The Preschool Assistant Teacher provides direct supervision and leadership to a group of children ages 3-5 years old. The Preschool Assistant Teacher is responsible for providing a program that fosters children’s social, physical, spiritual, and mental growth. The Preschool Assistant Teacher assures the well-being for each participant in line with YMCA of the USA guidelines and association policies in accordance with their training.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Models the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility with members, colleagues, guests, volunteers, and vendors.
- Positively and proactively communicates with and responds to supervisor, staff, program participants, and parents.
- Ensures that program participants, program areas, and equipment are kept clean and safe.
- Maintains physical presence, remains alert at all times while on duty, maintains constant visual attention to program participants, remains aware of surroundings, and actively participates in all program activities.
- Prepares activities so children can learn about the world, explore interests, and develop talents.
- Knows and reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies, procedures, completes related reports as required.
- Knows, follows, and enforces all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including those for the prevention of child abuse and the rule of three.
- Ambassador of all YMCA programs with a focus on Child Care programs and member engagement that fosters loyalty among those we serve.
- Follows all Child Care procedures and guidelines including those pertaining to health and safety, supervision of children, child care discipline, policy drop-off/pick-up, attendance, forms, reports, and staff expectations as required by the YMCA, licensing, and the state health department.
- Attends all mandatory meetings and trainings.