Teacher Assistant/Aide - UPK
About The Position
Provides direction for the program and classroom and implements program curriculum. Provides a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on the YMCA values of honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring. The role includes implementing curriculum within established guidelines; designing and implementing daily lesson and activity plans that meet state benchmarks and standards; supervising children, the classroom, and activities; observing and evaluating each child; communicating with parents and conducting conferences; supervising classroom aides as assigned; maintaining the program site, equipment, and required records; participating in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and training; and taking part in annual professional development.
Requirements
- Current New York State Education Department certification as a birth-to-Grade 2 or birth-to-Grade 6 teacher.
- At least 19 years of age.
- Valid New York State driver's license.
- A bachelor's degree in early childhood education or a related field, or a teaching license or certificate valid for services in the childhood grades, and a written plan to obtain certification valid for service in the early childhood grades within five years.
- CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications, and Child Abuse prevention training, within 30 days of hire.
- At least six months of previous experience working with preschool-age children.
- Ability to plan, organize, and implement age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate program activities.
- Previous experience with diverse populations and ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
- Ability to plan, lead, and participate in activities and have fun.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting.
Responsibilities
- Implement curriculum within established guidelines.
- Design and implement daily lesson and activity plans that meet state benchmarks and standards.
- Supervise children, the classroom, and all activities.
- Make ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child.
- Conduct parent conferences and maintain positive relationships and effective communication with parents; engage parents as volunteers.
- Supervise classroom aides as assigned.
- Maintain the program site and equipment.
- Maintain required program records.
- Attend and participate in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training.
- Participate in annual professional development activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
