Preschool Teacher's Assistant (Part-Time)

YMCA of Central Massachusetts•Fitchburg, MA

1d•$17

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Child Care Teacher, assists the classroom teacher in setting up and implementing daily curriculum which promotes social, cultural, educational, physical and emotional growth. Performs housekeeping chores as necessary. Provides a quality experience to children that focuses on the YMCA values. Essential Functions : Has knowledge of and maintains NAEYC and DEEC standards. Assists classroom teacher in implementing daily lesson/activity plans to support a developmentally appropriate curriculum, swim with children. Greets parents and children and interacts with the children. Is aware of children’s safety at all times. Makes and records observations of children. Maintains classroom and equipment. Change and feed children. Supervise outdoor play, handwashing, toileting. Is flexible to schedule changes. Attends and participates in family nights, staff meetings, staff training, and YMCA special events. May be required to work in other classrooms, where appropriately certified, based on staffing needs; at the discretion of the Supervising Lead Teacher and/or the Center Director Additional duties as required and assigned by a supervisor to support the overall mission of the YMCA and to ensure the success of the Child Care Department. OUR CULTURE: Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are a safe place for children, teens and vulnerable populations, and all staff, regardless of their role within the organization, are required to ensure the trust that families place in us is earned each and every day. Child protection is every employee’s job, and employees may not begin work until they are trained. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to strengthen our community, beginning with you.

Requirements

Meets educational and experience qualifications established by DEEC, NAEYC, and QRIS or are willing to work towards established qualifications.
EEC Teacher Qualified Preferred
At least 18 years of age or ability to obtain a workers permit.
Must obtain, and keep current, certification in CPR, First Aid and Child Abuse Prevention.
Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred.

Nice To Haves

EEC Teacher Qualified Preferred
Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists classroom teacher in implementing daily lesson/activity plans to support a developmentally appropriate curriculum, swim with children.
Greets parents and children and interacts with the children.
Is aware of children’s safety at all times.
Makes and records observations of children.
Maintains classroom and equipment.
Change and feed children.
Supervise outdoor play, handwashing, toileting.
Is flexible to schedule changes.
Attends and participates in family nights, staff meetings, staff training, and YMCA special events.
May be required to work in other classrooms, where appropriately certified, based on staffing needs; at the discretion of the Supervising Lead Teacher and/or the Center Director
Additional duties as required and assigned by a supervisor to support the overall mission of the YMCA and to ensure the success of the Child Care Department.