Assistant Teacher- Foundations ELC

The River Valley Regional YMCA Careers•Towanda, PA

2d•$11 - $14•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Teacher functions as an integral part of the teaching team assisting with the planning and implementation of a developmentally appropriate daily program of activities promoting each child’s affective, cognitive, physical, perceptual-motor, communicative and social competence. Work is performed under the close supervision of the Lead Teacher and involves sharing the responsibilities pertinent to ensuring the safe and healthful care and management of enrolled children. Involvement includes maintaining contact and open communication with parents, program staff and community resources.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education Certificate
Two (2) years work experience related to the care and development of children.
Compliance with Act 33, including documentation of Child Abuse History (Form CY-113) and Criminal History (Form SP4-164) and FBI fingerprinting.
Biannual physical examination and initial TB (Mantoux) Test and freedom from any infectious or communicable disease.
Ability to work with and relate well to young children and coworkers.
Ability to supervise adults when necessary.
Successfully complete the New Staff Orientation.
At least 18 years of age.
CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse mandated reporter training within 30 days of hire date.
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.

Responsibilities

Assists in establishing and maintaining a safe and healthful learning environment, including an efficient, well-arranged classroom with organized interest areas.
Keeps equipment and materials in good repair and stored safely.
Cleans and sanitizes toys and cots weekly and as needed.
Assists in providing materials and activities appropriate for children's developmental progress and learning styles.
Assists in planning for a multi-sensory classroom environment.
Assists in supporting children's social-emotional development and providing positive guidance.
Provides children with opportunities for success through various activities, including free play.
Involves children in self-help training (dressing, toileting, handwashing, eating).
Utilizes appropriate group management techniques.
Eats with children, modeling proper table manners and sharing the same menu.
Encourages daily health routines with children.
Provides adequate supervision ensuring the safety of children.
Maintains emergency information and initiates emergency action when necessary.
Assists in curriculum planning that includes multi-cultural and multi-ethnic materials, displays, and activities.
Assists in providing educational opportunities through individualized hands-on food experiences that integrate curriculum areas into nutrition.
Provides guidance in nutritional experiences including family style meals.
Assists in maintaining contact with parents through verbal and written communication.
Speaks with families in a friendly, courteous, and respectful manner.
Provides input into daily curriculum.
Maintains accurate, up-to-date records (children's files, time sheets, attendance, meal participation forms, inventories).
Helps with maintaining cleanliness of classroom (washes tables, sweeps floor, cleans spills).
Attends and participates in monthly staff meetings.
Prepares classroom materials, bulletin boards, learning centers.
Assumes responsibility of classroom in supervisor’s absence.
Reports immediately any child suspected of being abused to the Director.
Follows appropriate dress code.
Completes required number of training hours annually.
Adheres to policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook and Policy and Procedure Manual.