Summary
Under 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 DEMANDS
This 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.
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Santa Monica Family YMCA