Early Childhood Teacher Asst- Sussex YMCA Family Location

YMCA of Delaware•Rehoboth Beach, DE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Promise: Ensure every youth and teen we serve is on a pathway to success. Improve the health and wellbeing of every individual and family we serve. Unite communities and inspire service to others.

Requirements

Strong interpersonal and communication skills to serve a diverse community
Must have CDA or TECE I & II ( Must be willing and actively working toward completion of the CDA pathway).
At least 18 years of age
At least a high school degree or its equivalent
Successful completion of ‘“Training for Early Care and Education 1”
Six (6) months of experience working with children birth through second grade in a group setting.
Successful completion of the traditional high school’s career pathway program in early childhood as recognized by the Department of Education
Successful completion of six (6) college/university credits - three (3) in early childhood education and three (3) in child development

Nice To Haves

Multi-Lingual
Prior experience working or volunteering with youth in a group setting.
Develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
Flexible and willing to accommodate the needs of the early childhood community and staff team.
Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops.
Ability to persuade and influence others.
Knowledge of early childhood education programs and techniques.
Knowledge of child development theory and practice.
Have an awareness of the unique needs of young children and have appropriate expectations of their abilities.

Responsibilities

Supervise the children, classroom, and all activities as assigned while exhibiting safe, healthy, developmentally appropriate childcare practices.
Provide daily care for children including diapering, toileting, feeding, and supporting social/emotional needs.
Encourage, engage and support children in all classroom activities including instructional times, meal times, transitions, and gross motor activities.
Implement positive behavior management techniques.
Assist in planning, implementing and actively participate in daily age-appropriate classroom activities to ensure all children are provided an opportunity to learn.
Assist in observing children and documenting their progress and development.