What are the responsibilities and job description for the ASSISTANT INFANT TEACHER position at YWCA CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS INC?
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Description
Work at YWCA Central MA and make an impact! Enjoy great benefits and a mission you can believe in!
- $1,000 sign on bonus
- 3 weeks’ paid vacation 3 personal days
- 13 paid holidays
- Additional paid time off at the end of the year closure
- Accelerate your career growth and opportunities with FREE EEC Education after 1 year of employment
- Additional Perks:
- Free Fitness membership to ALL employees. You can add your household for a small monthly fee!
- Up to 50% Childcare discount to direct childcare workers
- Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance and long-term disability coverage.
Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
As an Assistant Teacher you will assist in managing the ongoing programming in assigned classroom(s) in a professional and confidential manner and in a way which incorporates the developmental/culturally sensitive philosophy of the Center to ensure the highest quality of care, as well as compliance with NAEYC standards, Department of Early Education and Care requirements, QRIS, and health and safety regulations.
Responsibilities:
Assist in planning, implementing and maintaining a Teaching Strategies Gold and creating an environment where children can learn and grow at their own pace, interact comfortably with adults, and have opportunity to participate in individual and group (small and large) activities as appropriate to program area.
- Supervise children in play and structured activities.
- Maintain a safe and clean environment for children; performing light housekeeping duties as needed.
- Greet Parents daily; communicate information only as requested by supervisor.
- Assist in preparing and maintaining classroom records as requested.
- Attend scheduled staff meetings; maintain Health and Safety, CPR and First Aid certification; complete all required training each year as required by DEEC and QRIS.
- Develop and follow the Annual Individual Professional Development Plan (IPDP).
- Maintain EEC Professional Qualifications (PQ) Registry.
- Cover planning and lunch breaks for staff.
- Maintain student/teacher ratios at all times.
- Perform other duties as requested.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 18 years of age
- DEEC qualified preferred
- Willingness to enroll in an Associate Early Childhood Education (ECE) degree program
- Ability to work with families and children of diverse cultural backgrounds
- Ability to relate with co-workers/parents in a cooperative and positive manner
- Solid computer skills
Salary : $17 - $20