What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Infant/Toddler Teacher position at Santa Monica Family YMCA?
Responsibilities
- Maintain all children's classroom records in an up-to-date accurate and appropriate manner.
- Conduct classroom programs in compliance with department policies and procedures following all state and federal laws and regulations.
- Keep the lead teacher and director informed of incidents, problems and occurrences with staff, children, parents, and program.
- Complete assignments in a timely, organized, neat and accurate manner.
- Attend and participate in regular in-service trainings for staff.
- Assist with the front desk when needed, answering phones, greeting parents and addressing center needs.
- Advise Child Development Director of necessary equipment repair and general maintenance needs
- Follow daily opening and / or closing procedures.
- Maintain work area in an organized and appropriate manner.
- Insure that classroom and program activity areas are kept in an organized and tidy manner.
- Follow the project-based learning model by conducting a goal-oriented and themed curriculum.
- Ensure a safe and healthy environment for all program participants.
- Employ consistent methods of child behavior management and work with all staff to maintain consistent and fair discipline techniques.
- Give attention to and solve day-to-day "crisis" that occur in the program.
- Address parent and program participant concerns in a timely and professional manner.
- Supervise and assist children with meal and snack time.
- Supervise and assist children with toileting and personal care needs.
- Supervise nap/quiet time for children.
- A minimum of 6 ECE units from an accredited college.
- At least 18 years of age.
- Current CPR, First Aid, AED certifications.
- Safety, Sexual Harassment, Child Abuse prevention, Mandate Reporter, and other assigned in-person/online training within 30 days of hire date.
- Up-to-date TB test every 2 years. If you have a chest x-ray on file a TB test is no longer required.
- Must have a current Live scan active on file OR obtain clearance prior to first day of hire (live scan is at the expense of the employee)
- Previous experience working (paid or volunteer) with children in a developmental setting preferred.
- Ability to execute and lead age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.
- Previous experience with diverse populations. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.