Pre-K /Front Desk Assistant

Armed Services YMCA of The U S A•Virginia Beach, VA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pre-K Assistant, under direction of the CYP Director and Pre-K/SAC managers, will assist the Pre-K teachers for their lunch breaks and provide for appropriate learning experiences for students. Provide an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of individuals to ensure success for every student. Supervise students in a variety of school-related settings including lunch, playground and naptime. The front desk duties include answering phones, greeting visitors, and other assigned duties. This role ensures the Five Star Kids Pre-K Program meets or exceeds all state operations, safety and licensing standards and regulations for child day centers. It supports curriculum-based lesson plans and activities that are creative, engaging and age-appropriate for students to promote STEAM, literacy, health and safety, environmental awareness, and character development, incorporating the YMCA character values of caring, respect, responsibility and honesty. The position adheres to and enforces all policies/procedures as set forth in the parent/guardian and employee handbooks. It plans to attend school and other community-sponsored events (which could periodically involve weekends and evenings) to promote programs and the Armed Services YMCA of Hampton Roads organization. The role meets and instructs assigned class in the location and at the times designated. It creates a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and enables each student to achieve learning objectives. The position guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the ability to communicate these objectives to students. It establishes learning objectives consistent with appraisal of student needs, requirements of curriculum framework and knowledge of human growth and development. The role utilizes instructional methods, resources and evaluation techniques which motivate and enable each student to achieve learning objectives. It takes all necessary and safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities. The position maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, ASYMCA policy and administrative regulation. It assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure to maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner. It makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms. It establishes relationships with colleagues, students, parents and community which reflect recognition of and respect for every individual. The role assists in purposeful assignments as set forth by the teacher and Early Learning Director. It appraises its own effectiveness and demonstrates successful application of skills and information acquired to increase effectiveness. It strives to maintain and improve professional competence. The position checks ASYMCA email twice daily and responds promptly to requests. It dresses professionally, wearing ASYMCA name badge, keeping in mind that this position serves as the role model for students and staff and represents the Armed Services YMCA of Hampton Roads at all times. It logs work hours daily using the ADP electronic time card for approval by supervisor (pay is directly deposited every two weeks). It attends staff meetings as required and performs other duties as required.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age
High school diploma
Complete background/drug checks
Comply with all Virginia Department of Social Services licensing requirements (TB, Drug, Fingerprints, background screenings)
Ability to provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural education
Ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, parents, and community
Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills
CPR and First Aid required within 30 days
Valid driver’s license
Basic understanding of technology (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, pushing, and pulling
Ability to lift up to 55 pounds
Ability to go up and down stairs
Ability to be outdoors at least 60 minutes a day
Attendance & Punctuality: Absences are infrequent and do not place an undue burden on supervisor or colleagues. Arrives within enough time to be ready to be fully engaged for agreed upon schedule.
Organizational skill
Communication skills
Classroom management skills
Lesson planning skills
Behavior management skills
Record keeping skills
Time management skills

Nice To Haves

Six credits in early childhood education (ECE) or early childhood development (ECD) and six months’ experience as a teacher
Three credits in ECE or ECD and one-year experience as a teacher
National competency-based credential such as the Certified Childcare Professional® (CCP) or Child Development Associate™ (CDA; or an approved state equivalent) and one year of experience as a teacher
Daily Health Observations training
MAT training
Knowledge of the military lifestyle and community social services agencies

Responsibilities

Assist Pre-K teachers with their lunch breaks.
Provide appropriate learning experiences for students.
Create an atmosphere and environment conducive to intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development.
Supervise students during lunch, playground, and naptime.
Answer phones and greet visitors at the front desk.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Ensure the Five Star Kids Pre-K Program meets or exceeds state operations, safety, and licensing standards.
Support curriculum-based lesson plans and activities.
Adhere to and enforce all policies and procedures.
Attend school and community-sponsored events to promote programs.
Meet and instruct assigned class in the designated location and times.
Create a classroom environment that involves students in the learning process.
Guide the learning process toward curriculum goals and establish clear learning objectives.
Establish learning objectives consistent with student needs and curriculum framework.
Utilize instructional methods, resources, and evaluation techniques.
Take necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Maintain accurate and complete records.
Assist in implementing policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
Develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure.
Be available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day.
Establish respectful relationships with colleagues, students, parents, and the community.
Assist in purposeful assignments.
Appraise own effectiveness and strive to improve professional competence.
Check ASYMCA email twice daily and respond promptly.
Dress professionally and serve as a role model.
Log work hours daily using ADP electronic time card.
Attend staff meetings as required.
Perform other duties as required.