Auxiliary Pre-K Teacher

YMCA of Greater Montgomery•Montgomery, AL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

This position requires a Child Development Associate credential OR at least 9 credit hours of approved college coursework in the field of Early Childhood Education or Child Development from a regionally accredited institution. The Auxiliary Teacher is responsible for assisting Lead teacher in providing a safe and developmentally appropriate preschool program in accordance with all Office of School Readiness program guidelines. Auxiliary Teacher will have 187 days of service. The Auxiliary Teacher will provide 180 days of service to the children and 7 days of Pre-K related activities (including Pre- and Post-planning, classroom set-up and take down). The teacher is expected to work and be compensated based on 7.5 hours of work per day which includes 6.5 hours of instruction and 1 hour of planning with the Lead teacher.

Requirements

Must be 19 years of age or older
Must have a high school diploma or GED
Must possess a Child Development Associate credential OR at least 9 credit hours of approved college coursework in the field of Early Childhood Education or Child Development from a regionally accredited institution.
Must possess appropriate experience (at least 12 months) working in early childhood or experience in other OSR approved settings.
At least 20 hours of in-service professional development and training annually, including 12 hours at the Early Childhood Education Conference.
Current CPR, First Aid/AED or within 30 days or hire
Required mandatory YMCA trainings

Responsibilities

Assist the Lead Teacher in the implementation of the curriculum with comprehensive lesson plans and necessary materials to ensure premier quality and innovation.
Assist the Lead Teacher in implementing a developmentally appropriate classroom environment that reflects the children’s learning and growth.
Manage classroom, maintain control, and serve as a role model with clear rules for safety and mutual respect, age-appropriate discipline methods and a program that demonstrates knowledge of child development.
Assist the Lead Teacher in keeping parents apprised daily of room activities and/or child’s progress.
Maintain accurate classroom records and emergency contact information, maintaining confidentiality of information provided by parents, staff and administration.
Assists in carrying out small group activities created by the Lead Teacher.
Assists the Lead Teacher with all classroom documentation.
Supervises students during non-instructional times such as lunch, nap time, recess, etc.
Participates in family involvement activities.
Participate in required OSR and DHR training.
Display a positive attitude that is conducive to good public relations.
Knowledge of Office of School Readiness policies and procedures.
Participate in on-going in-service and educational development opportunities provided by YMCA.
Any other task that may be deemed necessary by Program Director, Lead Teacher and/or OSR teaching coach.