Teacher Assistant

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE:                       Child Care Teacher Assistant                                                  CLASSIFICATION:

REPORTS TO:               Child Care Teacher                                                                        Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY:  Under the supervision of the Child Care Teacher the Child Care Teacher Assistant will assist in supervising the program and ensuring a safe, healthy, and constructive environment for all children involved in the program.  In addition, the Child Care Teacher Assistant will ensure that all areas of responsibilities of the job reflect the mission beliefs of the Old Colony Y. S/He will uphold the employee code of conduct and will ensure that all areas of the job responsibilities reflect the mission of the Old Colony Y, and the regulating agency.  The Child Care Teacher Assistant will display and encourage the character traits of caring, responsibility, honesty and respect in the fulfillment of all job duties.

JOB FUNCTIONS:

PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITY:

• Understand and ensure EEC regulations as well as Old Colony Y policies (Child and Youth Care policy, Child Guidance Policy, Health Care Policy) are maintained at all times.
• Assist with implementing the program curriculum in accordance with EEC regulations, NAEYC standards and Old Colony YMCA’S policies.
• Assist with daily activities as well as classroom arrangement, appearance and overall learning environment.
• Maintain proper behavior of children at all times with strict adherence to both the YMCA Child Guidance Policy, and the Child Care Policy.
• Assists with Fun/Food Curriculum, menu planning and guidelines meet HEPA standards
• Understands and maintains QRIS standards
• Act in a public relations capacity when communicating with parents, school personnel and potential clients.
• Act as a positive role model.
• Maintain attendance records and all necessary reports.
• Attend mandatory training sessions and all child care meetings.
• Meet with child care teacher as directed.
• Establish and maintain working relationship with school or other site-specific personnel.

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Help ensure maximum enrollment is achieved.
• Assist with the Annual Campaign and other fund-raising events.
• Adhere to all fiscal policies and procedures, such as purchase orders and employee expense.

FACILITY/HOUSEKEEPING RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure a clean, organized, and safe program space.

• Communicate to appropriate staff facility issues which need to be addressed in a timely manner.

INTERDIVISIONAL AND COMMUNITY RESPONSIBILITY:

• Actively participate on assigned committees and with the Y’s Annual Campaign.
• Promote Y programs through public appearances and presentations.
• Attend at least 20 hours of childcare training annually.

• YMCA LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES - LEADER

• Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values.  Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs.  Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them.  Supports fundraising. 

• Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions.  Builds rapport and relates well to others.  Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view and remains calm in challenging situations.  Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively.  Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

• Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another.  Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience.  Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work, and actively participates in meetings.  Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately.  Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

• Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance.  Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process.  Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations and how they impact relationships.  Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 16 years of age
• Have a High School diploma or equivalent.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certifications required.
• Evidence of physical examination within last 12 months.
• Negative Mantoux TB test and immunity for measles, mumps, and rubella.
• Ability to create and sustain a culture of excellence and work and thrive as part of a cohesive team.

• Ability to lift/move heavy equipment and clean when necessary.
• Will sometimes work early morning, late nights and weekends.
• Strong oral communication skills required for occasional public speaking responsibilities.

• Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift up to 75lbs on occasion and 40lbs frequently (children) and move intermittently during work hours.
• Ability to thoroughly understand Y-USA's three focus areas: Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility; proven ability to identify and meet the needs of the health seeker

Qualifications:

• must be at least 16 years old
• dependable 
• wants to work with children 
• has good communication skills
• able to work with a team