Assistant Teacher (PT) - Lakeland ELC

YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South•Cordova, TN

About The Position

EARLY LEARNING CENTER - ASSISTANT TEACHER PURPOSE OF POSITION: This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Under the general direction of the Center Director and Teacher, the part - time Assistant Teacher is responsible for assisting with supervision of and implementing activities with a group of children in a child development center program.

Requirements

18 years of age or older.
High school graduate or equivalent.
One or more years of experience working with children ages five years and younger.
Current state approved first-aid certification.
Current state approved infant/child (or community if school aged) CPR certification.
TB test or signed statement from a medical provider showing negative results for tuberculosis
Medical Physical Exam- Required by DHS
Completion of minimum STARS required training
Must meet all other required qualifications set by DHS - child care licensing
Before a new hire is scheduled to work, they must complete 12 hours of training.
At hire, or earliest possible training (but no later than 90 days after employment.) Prior to beginning child care duties.

Nice To Haves

Prefer knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, etc.). Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.

Responsibilities

Assist classroom teachers and lead teachers in areas including, but not limited to:
Providing excellent and nurturing care to all children in classroom.
Planning and implementation of the age-appropriate classroom activities.
Maintains accurate rosters of children in care, assisting parents with sign-in and out.
Ensuring the daily schedule is followed.
Complete daily parent reports and communication tools.
Maintaining stimulating and orderly program spaces.
Serving meals and snacks to children.
Complies with all risk management standards to ensure a safe environment, responding to all incidents and following the YMCA incident management process.
Practices positive and timely communication to parents regarding their child’s experience.
Practices positive and uplifting communication to their team.
Assure compliance with state and local regulations.
Maintains all training and education hours required by the State of Tennessee Department of Human Services child care Licensing.
Attends and participates in assigned staff meetings and special events to provide a collaborative and cohesive approach to the YMCA’s vision and mission.
Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned by and agreed to by their supervisor to meet the changing needs of the program and/or branch.