Teacher Assistant/Aide

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides direction for the program and classroom and implements program curriculum. Provides a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on the YMCA values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Implements curriculum within the established guidelines.
2. Designs and implements daily lesson/activity plans meeting state benchmarks and standards.
3. Supervises the children, classroom, and all activities.
4. Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child.
5. Conducts parent conferences and maintains positive relationships and effective communication with parents. Engages parents as volunteers.
6. Supervises classroom aides as assigned.
7. Maintains program site and equipment.
8. Maintains required program records.
9. Attends and participates in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training.
10. Participates in professional development activities on an annual basis.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Current certification by the New York State Education Department as a birth to Grade 2 or to Grade 6 teacher.
2. At least 19 years of age.
3. Valid New York State Driver's License
4. A bachelor's degree in early childhood education or a related field, or a teaching license or certificate valid for services in the childhood grades, and a written plan to obtain a certification valid for service in the early childhood grades within five years.
5. CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse prevention training within 30 days of hire date.
6. Minimum of 6 months previous experience working with preschool age children.
7. Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred.
8. Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.
9. Previous experience with diverse populations. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to plan, lead and participate in activities and HAVE FUN!