Assistant PreK Teacher

Whatcom Family YMCA•Bellingham, WA

1d•$20 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The YMCA Early Learning Center at Millworks is looking for a full-time assistant teacher to work with children ages 4-5 years of age in their PreK classroom. This classroom can hold up to 20 children with 2-3 teachers throughout the day. The goal of this classroom is to prepare children for kindergarten, ensuring they are ready to learn and be a good friend. The Assistant Pre-K Teacher supports the Y's mission by maintaining a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals, promotes the potential of all youth, and provides a quality experience to both youth and their families.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older and a high school graduate (or equivalent).
Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred.
Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.
Previous experience with diverse populations.
Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
Current CPR (Adult, Infant & Child) and First Aid, AED certifications.
Complete Praesidium Child Abuse prevention training within 15 days of hire.
STARS 30 Hour Childcare Basic Training (Must be completed within 3 months of hire date)
Must have or be in the process of obtaining the following: Negative TB Test, HIV/Bloodborne Pathogen training, Safe Sleep, MERIT ID account, Food Handlers Card, Cleared Portable Background Check from MERIT, MMR Immunization Record.
Willingness to obtain the ECE initial certificate or equivalent (approximately 12 credits).

Nice To Haves

Applicants must be a good team player, be ready to learn and take direction from our Lead PreK Teacher, be persistent and have a great work ethic, and have some experience working in a group setting with children ages 3-6 years of age.
The ability to bring a positive classroom rapport, redirection, and general classroom management would be a bonus!

Responsibilities

Supervises the children, classroom, and all program activities.
Follows all procedures and standards as established by the law or the Y; makes ADA accommodations where appropriate; maintains the program site, equipment, and required program records.
Follow the preschool daily schedule of activities, transitions, meals, and napping using best practices in early childhood learning and development.
Works alongside the Lead Teacher and other classroom teachers to engage children in a play-based curriculum, with an emphasis on social-emotional development; and arrange the environment using the ECERS environmental rating scale.
Creates a positive rapport and shared interest with all youth.
Provides opportunities for youth to lead, problem-solve, and make decisions and choices within the program and provides daily opportunities for youth to reflect on and respond to their experiences.
Be comfortable engaging in large motor activities with children such as beginning swimming and rock climbing.
Assists the Lead Teacher in collecting documentation for use in child assessment and portfolios.
Provides and welcomes ongoing dialogue with parents and caregivers about their childs needs and progress; connects families to the Y.
Attends and participates in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training.
Completes and records daily cleaning list, consistently cleaning, sanitizing, and organizing classroom materials and surfaces.
Administers first aid, completes accident forms, and notifies the Lead Teacher, Program Supervisor, or Director.
Follows organizations policies and procedures regarding protecting youth from abuse; including screening and selection, training and supervision, and responding to allegations.
Communicate to all staff and volunteers the organizations commitment to protect youth from abuse.
Follows mandated reporting requirements.