Early Learning Childcare Assistant Teacher

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

·         Assists in implementing curriculum and developmentally appropriate activities within established guidelines.

·         Contributes ideas, creativity, and feedback to support classroom activities, curriculum implementation, and program quality.

·         Nurtures children through purposeful programming dedicated to building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families.

·         Supervises children, classroom environments, and activities, including ADA accommodations where appropriate, while following all procedures and standards.

·         Supports ongoing observations of individual children and assists with developmental assessments and classroom documentation.

·         Cultivates positive relationships and maintains effective communication with children, families, and staff.

·         Maintains consistent communication with families through YMCA-approved communication platforms to keep parents informed about their child’s daily experiences, development, activities, and care.

·         Engages families and helps connect them to the YMCA community.

·         Maintains classroom environments, program spaces, and equipment to ensure cleanliness, organization, and safety.

·         Maintains confidentiality of children, families, and staff at all times.

·         Demonstrates initiative by identifying classroom needs, supporting teammates, and helping maintain smooth daily operations.

·         Supports the Classroom Lead Teacher and Program Director with classroom responsibilities, transitions, problem solving, and daily routines.

·         Participates in professional development opportunities and applies learning to strengthen classroom practices and program quality.

·         Attends and participates in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, trainings, and YMCA events.

·         Ensures YMCA policies, licensing regulations, health and safety standards, and procedures are followed at all times.

·         Maintains an environment that ensures children’s safety, well-being, and emotional development.

·         Ensures zero tolerance for abuse and actively participates in the protection of youth and teens.

·         Performs all other duties as assigned.