Assistant Teacher
About The Position
This assistant teacher position is responsible for helping in the planning, execution and operation of a high-quality early-learning classroom which will include promoting YMCA core values and encouraging lifelong learning. The role involves assisting in program management, membership engagement, facility management, volunteer development, and community involvement. Core expectations include complying with licensing procedures and regulations, building relationships with families, ensuring facilities are safe and well-maintained, supervising volunteers, and assisting in fundraising activities.
Requirements
- Currently attending or a High School graduate.
- The ability to develop positive, effective working relationships with staff, children & families, volunteers, school administrators, members, community leaders and other agencies are critical to this position.
- 16 years or older
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with children preferred
Responsibilities
- Assist in the planning and execution of programs to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA objectives.
- Responsible for complying and assisting in all related areas including the Department of Early Education & Care (EEC) licensing procedures and regulations, following the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) criterion, Department of Education (DOE-CACFP/Quincy) mandates implementation of Teaching Strategies Gold Assessment Tool (Quincy) High Scope COR (Hanover) and alignment to the MA Curriculum Frameworks/Common Core MA Standards.
- Assists in providing reasonable accommodations to allow children with disabilities to participate in activities whenever possible and to meet each child’s individual needs according to the EEC and ADA.
- Builds relationships with and among families and members.
- Creates a supportive community environment, assists in recruiting and engaging new families, and connects families to the YMCA’s cause.
- Works with Early Learning Director to ensure that program facilities and equipment for children are safe, clean, adequately equipped, well maintained, and attractive.
- Responsible for engaging and assists in the supervision of volunteers.
- Assists in YMCA fund-raising activities/events and engages in collaborative relationships with community organizations to strengthen, support, and build the community.
- Assisting in diapering processes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
