Assistant Preschool Teacher - Part Time

YMCA of Central New York•Fayetteville, NY

22d•$16 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Teacher is responsible for the direct supervision, teaching, and safety of children at all times, under the guidance of the Program Coordinator and Head Teacher. This role requires the ability to implement quality, developmentally age-appropriate children's programs and to create a warm, nurturing environment that ensures the safety and well-being of each child while emphasizing program excellence. Employment is contingent upon clearing all NYS Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) licensing requirements, including fingerprinting, background screening, and clearance on the State Central Register (SCR) and Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCL) within the first 30 days of employment. An initial medical statement and tuberculin test are required prior to assignment.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age or older with a high school diploma.
Some experience working with children.
Complete an initial medical statement and tuberculin test providing satisfactory evidence that they are physically fit to provide child day care.
Within the first 30-days of employment, undergo fingerprint and background screening as mandated by the NYS OCFS.
Within the first 30-days of employment, obtain clearance on the State Central Register (SCR) and Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCL).
Must obtain a copy of High School Diploma; or, if a College Degree program(s) has been completed, an official transcript(s) form will be required and a copy of all College Diploma(s) obtained.
Must complete online Bloodborne Pathogens, Employee Safety and Youth Protection Series trainings prior to initial assignment to position.
Must complete online Hazard Communication training within the first 90-days of employment.
Must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. Fifteen (15) hours of such training must be received during the first six months of employment.

Nice To Haves

If CPR/MAT Certified, a copy of the card must be obtained.

Responsibilities

Direct supervision, teaching, and safety of children at all times.
Implement quality children’s programs that are developmentally age appropriate.
Participate as a member of a team.
Create a warm and nurturing environment that will ensure the safety and well-being of each child while emphasizing program excellence.
Be aware and adhere to New York State Department of Children and Family Services child day care regulations.
Work with other staff members to promote and enhance program philosophy and goals.
Comply with all Association and branch specific policies and procedures.
Respect and maintain the need for confidentiality in all matters relating to children, families, staff, and center business.
Use a problem-solving approach to confront and solve problems and sources of conflict calmly, without resorting to punishment (of children), yelling, violence, or gossip.
Serve as a role model for parents, volunteers, children, and other staff members.
Participate in recommended training programs, staff meetings, and in-service sessions.
Report to working area at scheduled time.