Teacher Aide

Part-time position working in the YMCA's Preschool 2:00pm -6:00pm weekdays and hours can vary.

Free YMCA Membership!

Requirements:

· Qualified Candidate must be at least 16 years old

· Previous experience working with children

· Works effectively with children, families and other staff

· Able to be certified in Connecticut Child Care, Adult & Child CPR and attain certification within 90 days of employment

· Possess good oral communication, written communication, and public speaking skills

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Operate all activities and the program with the safety of the participants as your top priority and abide by all applicable risk management policies

· Assist in planning and fully participate in activities while implementing curriculum, lesson plans, program plans and special events according to the theme and structure of our YMCA program

· Ensure that a person specifically designated by the custodial parent(s), as indicated in the child’s file, picks up each child. Ask for photo identification from any parents and adults picking up a child if you do not recognize them. Check the child’s file to ensure that person is specifically designated as an authorized pick-up person by the custodial parent or parents on the registration form

· Identify and approach “strangers” in the program area and decipher what they may need or why they are there

· Foster a positive, team-oriented environment. Resolve conflict by addressing concerns directly with co-workers and supervisors and working towards a positive solution to the matter

· Complete all necessary administrative paperwork as requested, such as time sheets, site checklists, etc.

· Ensure that our YMCA program meets and follows State of Connecticut license regulations

· Communicate with parents through direct contact, notes and via telephone. Be available for questions, concerns and suggestions

· Notify parents of any problems, concerns and/or changes

· Monitor, evaluate and follow through on all progressive discipline situations with children and families. Follow the YMCA’s behavior management policy, focusing on positive behaviors and helping children modify their behavior for a more positive result

· Maintain records necessary to track and report children and staff attendance, children's rosters and other necessary documents

· Ensure a proper staff to child ratio and ensure substitute staff when you need time off

· Report any suspected cases of abuse and/or neglect to an Early Childhood Teacher or director immediately. Understand your role and obligations as a Mandated Reporter

· Maintain cleanliness and organization at our YMCA program

· Help offer and prepare snack according to the daily snack menu

· Attend all meetings and trainings as required

· Meet regularly with the teachers and Early Childhood Director

· Assist in re-licensing our YMCA program as needed

· Assist in the accreditation processes and in achieving long-range YMCA goals

· Implement accreditation quality standards into our YMCA program

· Operate all programs with the safety of the participants in mind and abide by all applicable risk management policies

· Follow all Southington-Cheshire Community YMCA policies and procedures

· Serve as a YMCA ‘ambassador’ in the Southington community

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $16.35 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 20 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Referral program

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16