Assistant Infant/Toddler Teacher

Santa Monica Family YMCA•Santa Monica, CA

About The Position

This role involves maintaining classroom records, conducting programs in compliance with regulations, and ensuring a safe and healthy environment for children. The Assistant Infant/Toddler Teacher will work with a lead teacher and director to manage daily operations, address concerns, and implement a project-based learning curriculum. Responsibilities include supervising children during meals, nap times, and personal care, as well as managing behavior and resolving day-to-day issues.

Requirements

A minimum of 6 ECE units from an accredited college.
At least 18 years of age.
Current CPR, First Aid, AED certifications.
Safety, Sexual Harassment, Child Abuse prevention, Mandate Reporter, and other assigned in-person/online training within 30 days of hire date.
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).

Nice To Haves

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.

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.
Assist with the front desk when needed, answering phones, greeting parents and addressing center needs.
Advise Child Development Director of necessary equipment repair and general maintenance needs.
Follow daily opening and / or closing procedures.
Maintain work area in an organized and appropriate manner.
Insure 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 "crisis" 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.