LEAPS Teaching Assistant Van Duyn - Part Time

YMCA of Central New York•Syracuse, NY

55d•$25•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the LEAPS Program Director, the LEAPS Teaching Assistant will assist a LEAPS Instructor in the classroom to deliver a quality experience to youth. Employment is contingent upon the incumbent clearing all NYS Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) licensing requirements; these requirements include fingerprinting, background screening and clearance on the State Central Register (SCR) and Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCL) within the first 30-days of employment. Prior to being assigned to their position, the incumbent is required to complete an initial medical statement and tuberculin test. If the incumbent previously worked in a Child/Day Care setting, a prior medical statement and tuberculin test may be accepted if dated within 12-months preceding the date of the application.

Requirements

Previous experience working with children under 13 years of age.
Brings to this position maturity, responsibility and a sincere interest in working with people.
Possess a general knowledge and understanding of the YMCA, its goals, and its mission.
Ability to work in an environment where flexibility and patience are often required.
Possess knowledge of age appropriate activities and expectations of children ages 5 to 12.
Complete an initial medical statement and tuberculin test providing satisfactory evidence that they are physically fit to provide child day care.
Undergo fingerprint and background screening as mandated by the NYS OCFS.
Obtain clearance on the State Central Register (SCR) and Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCL).
Must complete online Bloodborne Pathogens and Employee Safety trainings prior to initial assignment to position.
Must hold CPR, AED, and 02 (First Aid may be required at some programs) certifications or successfully complete no later than 30-days after employment begins
Must attend and complete YMCA Child Abuse Prevention within the first 60-days of employment.
Must complete online Hazard Communication training within the first 90-days of employment.
Must attend and complete New Employee Orientation within the first 90-days of employment.
Must hold Medication Administration Certification or successfully complete no later than 90 days after employment begins.
Be responsible for completing a minimum of 30 hours of training every 2 years with the first 15 hours being received within the first 6 months of employment as required by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services (training sessions will be held monthly, online and/or during monthly staff meetings).

Responsibilities

Assist the classroom instructor in delivering content, managing behavior, taking attendance, supervising bathroom breaks, and other support activities.
Familiarize oneself with the YMCA School Age Child Care objectives and consider these objectives in delivery of activities.
Observe and follow the YMCA School Age Child Care program guidelines as well as the regulations set forth by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services.
Report to the program ready to work at designated times and prepared to stay until all of the children have left and space is thoroughly cleaned.
Provide a safe, healthy, moral, and fun environment for all children. Assist with behavior management of program participants using positive techniques of guidance, redirection, reinforcement, and encouragement of age appropriate expectations. Set up guidelines and environments that minimize the need for discipline and provide steps towards progressive discipline as needed.
Provide a positive role model for the children in the program. This includes actions, speech, and attire of all staff.
Foster within the program participants the growth of the four YMCA character values of respect, responsibility, caring, and honesty. To also foster the growth of skills in team-building, good sportsmanship, friendship, and pride in doing one’s best.
Assist with supervision of snack, dismissal, and other program transitions as assigned.
Assist with maintaining records of daily and weekly attendance.
Follow the Syracuse City School District's Code of Conduct at all times.
Assist in conducting monthly fire drills, shelter in place drills and daily health checks as required by OCFS.
Where necessary, serve as a substitute teacher.
Maintain a positive, open relationship with all staff, parents, and program participants. Any issues/concerns should be reported to the Director.
Attend all scheduled staff meetings and trainings/workshops.
Hand in completed time sheets on a bi-weekly basis.
All other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.