Childcare Teacher Assistant

Boothbay Region YMCA • Boothbay Harbor, ME

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position supports the work of the YMCA, a leading nonprofit to strengthen the community.

Requirements

• CPR and First Aid certification required within 60 days of hire.
• Team player, with superb interpersonal skills. An ability to work with co-workers and the public in a positive and friendly manner and resolve conflicts as needed.
• Self-starter with the ability to multi-task, work independently, and adapt to changing circumstances in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn new software.
• MRTQ certifications within 30 days of hire.
• 18+ years old.
• High School degree or GED or working towards completion of high school.

Responsibilities

• Commits to the YMCA’s mission, vision and values to promote healthy living, social responsibility, and youth development.
• Works with supervisor to create and implement procedures and/or programs and/or curriculum.
• Works with program participants and volunteers to deliver safe, quality programming while adhering to all standards. Plans activities and lessons, sets up materials, and cleans up afterwards.
• Supervises and actively engages with participants, positively manages behavior in class and on the playground, and fosters positive social skills. Promptly reports any behavior concerns to childcare teacher, coordinator, and/or director.
• Reinforces lessons and provides additional support to children needing extra care.
• Assists children with dressing, grooming, and toilet training while providing emotional support and guidance.
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with children and their guardians, using positive language and active listening to address concerns.
• Maintains a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment and keeps storage areas organized.
• Ensures proper hygiene and sanitization, including regular handwashing for children and staff, sanitizing food preparation and serving areas, disinfecting toys and surfaces, and properly disposing of diapers.
• Checks children in at drop off and checks them out upon guardian pick-up in accordance with policy.
• Follows DHHS Childcare Licensing rules and safe sleep protocols in accordance with Childcare Licensing and the American Academy of Pediatrics.
• As a Mandated Reporter, recognizes signs of abuse or neglect and reports to supervisor and the appropriate authorities. Monitors children for signs of illness and document as per policy.
• Performs other tasks and projects as assigned.

Benefits

• The health and wellness of our staff is paramount, so we foster a culture of healthy living amongst our team and offer a Y membership and program discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees