Center Assistant Teacher

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Center Director, the Floater/Substitute Teacher is responsible for implementing classroom activities either in the absence of a Teacher or on a daily basis, in place of a teacher, as needed. The Floater Teacher will aid in the implementation of the daily schedule and routine, leading activities, developing nurturing relationships, and ensuring the safety, security and supervision of the children.

As a Floater/Substitute Teacher the schedule (and classroom worked in) may vary on daily basis.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Implement lesson plans.
• Implement daily classroom activity.
• Ensure parents/guardians sign in and out on a daily basis.
• Cultivate and maintain a positive working relationship with co-workers and parents.
• Create and maintain a safe and attractive learning environment.
• Expand job knowledge and classroom skills on an ongoing basis.
• Inform management staff of major situations requiring management attention.
• Responsible for classroom cleanliness.
• Know the emergency procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Know and implement established child care policies and NYS OCFS regulations.
• Attend all required meetings and training.
• Maintain required certifications.
• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• To be qualified as an Floater/Substitute Teacher, a person must possess either: (i) a High School Diploma or its equivalent; OR one year of experience working with children less than 13 years of age.

• Bring to this position maturity, responsibility, and a sincere interest in working with people.
• Have strong interpersonal, communication, and organization skills.
• CPR/AED and First Aid Certified or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to supervise children by sight and sound at all times.
• Ability to move quickly to react to safety issues in the setting (i.e. climbing, aggressive behavior).
• Ability to remain calm, objective and respectful in potentially stressful situations (i.e. crying upset child, upset parent, or upset staff).
• Ability to move around the room to assist children and supervise children with daily activities, social interaction, physical and emotional needs.
• Ability to lift young children and objects (food baskets and supplies) up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to work in all elements (i.e. outside in all weather)Ability to move from program site to branch or site to site, and is required to enter all YMCA environments including, program space, buses, schools, pools, and program area.