CHILDCARE TEACHER ASSISTANT

BUTLER COUNTY FAMILY YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN AS•Butler, PA

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About The Position

The Assistant Teacher will be responsible for assisting in the education, supervision and care of children, curriculum planning, and family engagement in the YMCA Early Learning Center Program. This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

Requirements

State requires all prospective employees to submit the following: 1. FBI Clearance (Department of Human Services), 2. PA Child Abuse History Clearance, 3. PA State Police Clearance, 4. National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) Certificate, 5. Health Assessment with TB screening, 6. Verification of 2,500 hours working with children.
Minimum age of 18.
High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years of experience with children.
High School diploma or equivalent, 15 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children.
CPR/Pediatric First Aid/AED Certification required within 60 days of employment by PQAS certified trainer; required.
ALL POSITIONS REQUIRE THE FOLLOWING CLEARANCES FOR EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO THE DATE OF HIRE. CLEARANCES ARE ACCEPTED WITHIN 2 YEARS OF THE HIRE DATE. PA CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK PA CHILD ABUSE HISTORY CERTIFICATION FBI (DHS) FINGERPRINTING HISTORY CLEARANCE
ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE A VALID EMAIL ADDRESS AND VOICEMAIL MUST BE SET UP IN ORDER TO COMPLETE ONBOARDING PROCESSES

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in childcare, teaching, or other related fields; preferred.
Work experience related to the care and development of children; preferred.
Exceptional Communication, Leadership, Empathy, Organizational, Conflict Resolution Skills; preferred.
Ability to plan, organize, implement age/developmentally appropriate program activities; preferred.
Ability to work with people from a variety of different ethnic, socioeconomic, educational, religious, sexual, and generational backgrounds.

Responsibilities

Assist with implementing the curriculum within the established guidelines.
Assist with daily lesson and activity plans.
Maintain consistent and open verbal and written communication with parents throughout the year.
Supervise the children, classroom and all activities.
Conduct ongoing, systematic child observations and evaluations.
Maintain required program records.
Maintain program areas and adhere to program standards in regards to equipment, storage, safety and cleanliness.
Attend and participate in center wide activities, staff meetings and trainings.
Maintain positive relationships and effective communication with parents.
Maintain ongoing DHS qualifications required for working in Child Care.
Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergency procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.