Early Childhood Education: Assistant Teacher

SummaryUnder the direction of the Early Learning Center Director, the Early Childhood Education Assistant Teacher will assist the lead teachers with classroom activities under the project-based learning curriculum. Assistant Teachers will follow the daily routine, lead activities, engage with children positively and enrichingly, and supervise children. The Assistant Teacher provides a quality experience to children and parents in accordance with the association's policies and procedures that focus on the YMCA values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

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.
• Follow daily opening and / or closing procedures.
• Ensure 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 incidents 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.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of 6 ECE units from an accredited college.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• 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.
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDSThis position is not considered light duty.

• Employees must be able to lift 60 pounds.
• Must have the ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, squat, kneel, and be in good physical health to supervise and perform activities with children.
• Employee must be able to be on their feet for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to safely withstand exposure to the elements, which include sun, wind, and any weather while on duty.
• Must be able to plan, lead, and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor and indoor settings.
• Ability to see at a normal distance and hear everyday conversations and sounds.
• Use hands and fingers to fill out required forms on a regular basis.