Preschool Teacher Assistant

Family YMCA of NW IL

Job Title: Preschool Teachers

Reports to: YMCA Children’s Center Director

FLSA: Full time, hourly

Schedule: Monday – Friday 9:00am - 6:00pm

Position Summary

The teaching position is an important piece to our overall team. The YMCA Early Learning Center believes that team teaching leads to our ability to offer a learning environment that will help each child grow and develop at his or her own rate with the end goal of being ready and successful in Kindergarten. Teaching aides will help with lesson planning, over all classroom organization, and conducting assessments on children in our program.
Responsibilities

· Ensure that each lesson plan includes appropriate activities in music, math, science, and literacy.

· The classroom is organized to support learning and encourage children to work independently with peers in self-selected activities

o Furnishings and materials are changed to maintain interest and encourage new learning

o Interest areas are attractive, available as a choice daily and supplied with an adequate amount of developmentally appropriate materials.

· Models and teaches the Y’s values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives

· Maintain daily open communication with parents

· Maintain a safe, healthy and clean environment

· Maintain assessments and documentation on each child

· Large and small group activities are planned to address the individual strengths, needs and interests of children

· The teacher uses both child-initiated and teacher planned experiences to effectively guide children’s language and literacy learning.

· Maintain Confidentiality

· Maintains regular and punctual attendance

Requirements

• High school Graduate, some college a plus
• Meet all applicable licensing regulations
• ECE level 1 completion – first 60 days
• Must clear a DCFS background check
• Certifications: CPR/AED, Emergency Procedures and First Aid (provided by YMCA)
• Excellent interpersonal and problem solving and decision making skills
• Ensure that children are supervised in a positive, respectful manner at all times

Performance Objectives

• Quality early Learning environment that reflects a positive image of the YMCA and its service to the community
• Positive growth and nurturing of children in the program. Meeting the individual needs of each child in our classrooms
• Creations of a warm, friendly classroom where children can grow and flourish in our care.
• All emergencies or accidents are reported immediately to parents, supervisor or Director on Duty
• Teach and role model our mission and vision for healthy living and social responsibility

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be constructed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. I have read and fully understand this job description. I agree that I will perform all the assigned duties to meet the standards and if not, I am aware that it will be reflected in my yearly review, and can result in employee discipline or even termination.

YMCA Employee ___________________________________ Date ________________

Children’s Center Director ______________________________ Date ________________

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $18.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Ability to Relocate:

• Freeport, IL 61032: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $19