Child Care - Early Learning Assistant Teacher

YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHWESTERN INDIANA INC•Evansville, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Early Learning Assistant Teacher, under the direction of the Early Learning Director and Early Learning Lead Teacher, is responsible for assisting in guiding and instructing children through the implementation of a developmentally appropriate daily program of activities promoting each child's affective, cognitive, physical, perceptual-motor, communicative, and social competence. This role involves working collaboratively with the Lead Teacher to enhance a team-teaching approach, ensuring the safe and healthful care and management of children in a nurturing environment. Involvement includes assisting in maintaining contact and open communication with families, program staff, and community resources.

Requirements

Minimum age of 18.
Minimum of a High School Diploma.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in early childhood education.
Ability to assist with planning, organizing, and implementing age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Possess an outgoing personality, be warm and friendly, and able to relate well to both children and adults.
A commitment to working with children in a developmental setting and a sincere desire to have a meaningful effect on their lives.
Able to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to cope with stress and demonstrate appropriate professional reaction to other’s behaviors.
CPR/AED, First Aid, and Oxygen training required within 60 days of employment.
Child Abuse Prevention, Bloodborne Pathogen and New Employee Orientation training required before/on first day of working with youth.
Possess leadership qualities.
Will need to be sensitive, mature and fair to all.
Able to demonstrate creativity with daily planning and activities.
Be able to work Monday-Friday, during program times.
Have general knowledge of the YMCA’s mission and be able to convey it to the community.

Nice To Haves

An Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or other related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Adhere to policies related to boundaries with youth.
Complete required abuse risk management training.
Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising youth.
Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.
Assure high standards of program quality and safety in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures and risk management policies.
Assist in planning both long and short-range activities in accordance with curriculum objectives, developmentally appropriate practice, and program philosophy.
Meet the emotional, social, physical, and cognitive needs of each child.
Maintain confidentiality related to children, families, and staff.
Speak with families in a friendly, courteous, and respectful manner.
Actively pursue training and learning opportunities and certifications relating to the position.
Maintain current certifications/trainings required by the position.
Maintain a classroom environment in accordance with program goals and philosophy.
Keep equipment and materials in good repair and stored in a safe, orderly fashion.
Maintain a physically and mentally safe environment for the children.
Ensure children are always in the presence of staff.
Follow appropriate dress code set forth by the association.
Attend all required staff meetings and give input on programming issues.
Assist with maintaining all applicable licensing regulations.
Adhere to State of Indiana Child Care Licensing rules and regulations.
Set an example of excellence to other staff, maintaining an attitude of professionalism and loyalty.
Be available outside of program hours to plan, train, and meet with supervisors.
Communicate with parents and facility officials in a positive manner.