CYS ASSISTANT TEACHER

W H Community House•West Haven, CT

20d

About The Position

Children are the future, help us make it BRIGHTER! Become a Children & Youth Services Assistant Teacher! The West Haven Community House is currently seeking dedicated Assistant Teachers to work in our Children and Youth Services Program. If you are passionate about working with children and making a difference, this could be the right job for you! THIS 27 1/2 HOUR PART TIME POSITION OFFERS: Accrued Vacation/Personal/Sick Time 401k Benefit Plan Tuition Assistance Program Employee Assistance Program Employee referral Bonus Free Gym Membership-Planet Fitness Black Card! (Potential pay increase based on education) ASSISTANT TEACHER REPORTS TO: Head Teacher GENERAL DESCRIPTION: To assist the Head Teacher in providing a warm, nurturing, and safe environment in which children's self-concepts are enhanced, independence encouraged, and individuality respected.

Requirements

High School Diploma
One-year supervised experience working with children.
Commitment to obtain 3 credits in state approved courses that pertain to school age childcare, until a minimum of 12 credits is reached

Responsibilities

Assist the Head Teacher in implementation of developmentally appropriate principles, through planning daily activities that meet the emotional, physical, intellectual, and social needs of both the individual and the group -SEL, STEAM, multicultural, literacy and Service-Learning activities
Participate in monthly staff development activities and workshops, and regular, scheduled planning/training meetings with the Head Teacher.
Responsible for the accurate implementation and completion of required programming and documentation (i.e., Kindertales- Behavior, sign ins and outs, etc.)
Adhere to all policies and procedures in CYS Staff Handbook
Ensure the safety and security of all children, always maintain visual supervision.
Supervise children's activities and encourage their participation in activities. Enforce safety practices and intervene in a positive manner when children are likely to injure themselves or each other. Consult with Head Teacher when need arises to changes schedules or scheduling meetings with parents/school personnel.
Assist children to learn problem solving and conflict resolution skills. Use appropriate and positive discipline, ensuring that discipline is consistent and follows program guidelines.
Assist children to learn self-control. Observe and document significant individual and/or group behavior on Kindertales. Report to Head Teacher any unusual incidents or accidents.
Be a positive role model in attitude, behavior, and language. Maintain Confidentiality as per program guidelines.
Be very aware of who has special needs, allergies, restrictions, and care plans. Be diligent in following plans and ensuring the wellbeing of the identified need.
Immediately report any suspected incident of child abuse or neglect to your immediate supervisor and Director. Follow protocols for reporting to the DCF hotline.
Prepare supplies, activities and the classroom for the day and facilitate as scheduled. If needed transport supplies to the sites.
Assist the Head Teacher with documentation including attendance.
Assist with the creation and maintenance of environments that provide choices and variety that are appropriate to children's developmental potential.
Assist with the maintenance of an orderly, clean environment for children. Report and remove (when possible) potential hazards
Know all State/WHCH regulations, routines, policies, and procedures regarding the program and assist the Head Teacher with ensuring their implementation. Must maintain compliance with OEC and BCIS Registries.
Enlist the cooperation of the children whenever possible.
Ensure that all students have the opportunity to pick their own activity from a variety of open centers.
Must be flexible about site assignments and availability to work on extended days and the summer program. Extended days being those days when school is closed, and Child Care is open from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Other duties as assigned