Pre-K Teacher's Assistant

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

4d•$16 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

The Pre-K Teacher Assistant, under direction of the CYP Director and Pre-K manager, will assist the Pre-K lead teacher to 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. Monitor and evaluate student outcomes. Communicate and interact with students, parents, staff and community. Maintain appropriate records and follow required procedures and practices. Monitor appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities.

Requirements

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma and meet one of the following education/experience requirements:
Have six credits in early childhood education (ECE) or early childhood development (ECD) and six months’ experience as a teacher; OR
Have three credits in ECE or ECD and one-year experience as a teacher; OR
Hold a 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.
Complete background checks and comply with all Virginia Department of Social Services licensing requirements;
Knowledge of curriculum and techniques for integrating curriculum, ASYMCA policies and effective instructional practices;
Thorough understanding of the teaching and learning process;
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. Daily Health Observations and MAT training desired;
Must possess a basic understanding for technology to include Outlook, Word, Excel;
Must have valid driver’s license;
Significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, pushing, and pulling. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. Must be able to lift up to 55 pounds and go up and down stairs. Must be able to be outdoors at least 60 minutes a day.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the military lifestyle and community social services agencies (a plus);

Responsibilities

Ensure the Five Star Kids Pre-K Program meets or exceeds all state operations, safety and licensing standards and regulations for child day centers;
Support the curriculum-based lesson plans and activities that are creative, engaging and age- appropriate for students to promote STEAM, literacy, health and safety, environmental awareness, character development, incorporating the YMCA character values of caring, respect, responsibility and honesty;
Adhere to and enforce all policies/procedures as set forth in the parent/guardian and employee handbooks;
Plan 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;
On a regular and consistent basis, meets and instructs assigned class in the location and at the times designated;
Create a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and enable each student to achieve learning objectives;
Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the ability to communicate these objectives to students;
Establish learning objectives consistent with appraisal of student needs, requirements of curriculum framework and knowledge of human growth and development;
Utilize instructional methods, resources and evaluation techniques which motivate and enable each student to achieve learning objectives;
Take all necessary and safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities;
Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, ASYMCA policy and administrative regulation;
Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and for the classroom, develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure to maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner;
Make 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;
Establish relationships with colleagues, students, parents and community which reflect recognition of and respect for every individual;
Assist in purposeful assignments as set forth by the teacher and Early Learning Director;
Appraise his/her own effectiveness and demonstrate successful application of skills and information acquired to increase effectiveness. Strive to maintain and improve professional competence;
Check ASYMCA email twice daily and respond promptly to requests;
Dress 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;
Log work hours daily using the ADP electronic time card for approval by supervisor (pay is directly deposited every two weeks);
Attend staff meetings as required;
Perform other duties as required.