What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Child Care Teacher - Mid-County YMCA position at GATEWAY REGION YMCA?
- Follow general direction and perform other duties as assigned by the Child Care Teacher or Director.
- Implements curriculum within the established guidelines
- Nurtures children through purposeful programming dedicated to building achievement and belonging in children and relationships among children and families
- Provide children opportunities to build self-help and independence skills.
- Ensures ongoing, systematic observation of individual children and consistently completes developmental assessments.
- Ability to be able to support children in need.
- Engages parents/families connecting them to the YMCA.
- Utilize sound judgment and discretionary skills in accordance with the Gateway Region YMCA policies.
- Maintain positive relationships with many diverse people, including staff, parents, volunteers and program site administration and demonstrate strong public relation skills.
- Ensure YMCA policies and guidelines are followed at all times.
- Maintain an environment that ensures children’s safety and well-being.
- Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities.
- Ensure zero tolerance for abuse and actively participate in the protection of youth and teens.
- Performs all other duties assigned.
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The Gateway Region YMCA strictly follows a zero tolerance policy regarding child abuse.