Preschool Aide

Family YMCA Marion & Polk Counties•Salem, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Preschool Aide will follow the planned curriculum and the direction of the Head Teacher. The role involves supervising groups of preschool-age children, ensuring all children's individual needs are met with dignity and respect, and maintaining their safety by following YMCA policies and procedures. The aide will model, practice, and carry out the Y core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.

Requirements

AIDE I: At least 16 years of age
AIDE I: Obtain hands-on Pediatric First Aid & CPR Certification
AIDE I: Food Handler’s Card
AIDE I: CBR cleared
AIDE I: Obtain trainings upon hiring
AIDE II: At least 18 years of age
AIDE II: Have worked at least four months in the school-age program where they are now employed
AIDE II: Obtain hands-on Pediatric First Aid & CPR Certification
AIDE II: Food Handler’s Card
Must have a basic understanding of child development.

Responsibilities

Remain within sight and sound of the Head teacher unless designated as an Aide II for brief necessary events, such as taking a child to the bathroom or bringing a child in for minor medical attention.
Ensure all participants are within sight and sound of YMCA leaders.
Teach children self-help skills and provide opportunities for independence.
Know where all children enrolled in the program are at all times.
Follow snack protocol and post menu.
Care properly for program equipment and check daily for safety.
Ensure equipment is organized, stored safely, and easily accessible to children and staff.
Monitor indoor and outdoor space daily for health and safety concerns.
Report any health and safety concerns immediately.
Maintain children within line-of-sight and have proximity control.
Anticipate where you need to be and what you need to do to prevent problem situations.
Follow all YMCA Safety protocols.
Understand the difference between discipline and punishment.
Establish supportive relationships with children and implement developmentally appropriate techniques of behavior and group management.
Use positive verbal and non-verbal communication with children to build trusting and stable relationships.
Set and consistently communicate limits for acceptable behavior with logical, relevant, and immediate consequences.