What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preschool - Associate Teacher position at YMCA of Muncie?
POSITION SUMMARY:
Instructs
children in developmentally appropriate activities designed to promote social,
emotional, physical, intellectual, and creative growth in the Apple Tree Child
Development Center.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assists the lead teacher in implementing an
emergent curriculum and provocations in a multi-age classroom based on the
Reggio Emilia Approach, focusing on children’s needs and interests;
aligning projected outcomes with the Indiana Early Learning Foundations. - Assists the lead teacher in maintaining a
Reggio inspired learning environment that fosters creative exploration,
demonstrates respect for the child’s work, while encouraging communication
and relationships. - Maintains effective and appropriate
communication (written, verbal, and non-verbal) with all program
constituents. - Assists the lead teacher in maintaining all
required documentation (children’s assessments, licensing requirements,
accreditation, and Paths to Quality requirements) - Implements and adheres to health and safety,
and all other quality standards set forth by partnering/regulatory
agencies (CACFP, NAEYC, PTQ, CCDF, licensing, YMCA, etc…). - Upholds all policies, practices, and
procedures of the YMCA of Muncie and Mitchell Early Childhood and Family
Center. - Partners with families; through engaging them
in the program and connecting families to each other. - Keep abreast of current knowledge in child
development and best practices working with children and the Reggio Emilia
Approach to teaching. - All other duties as assigned.