Toddler Floating Assistant Teacher (Part-Time)
About The Position
If you enjoy working with children and are a team player, then we would love for you to apply and join our Y family located at the Sarah and Richard Hardy Center for Child Development in Southbridge! Under the supervision of the Lead Teacher, the assistant Preschool Teacher will assist the classroom teacher in setting up and implementing daily curriculum which promotes, social, cultural, education, physical and emotional growth. Additional responsibilities includes performing housekeeping chores as necessary and providing a quality experience to children that focuses on the YMCA 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. Greets and interacts both with parents and children in a professional and friendly manner. Is cognizant of childrens' safety at all times. Makes and records observations of the children. Maintains classroom equipment. Change and feed children. Supervise outdoor play, handwashing, and toileting. attends and participates in family nights, staff meetings, staff trainings and YMCA special events. 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.
Requirements
- Meets educational and experience qualifications established by DEEC, NAEYC, and QRIS.
- At least 18 years of age.
- Must obtain, and keep current, certification in CPR, First Aid and Child Abuse Prevention.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred.
- Experience working with children with trauma preferred
- Is flexible with schedule changes
Responsibilities
- Assists classroom teacher in implementing daily lesson/activity plans to support a developmentally appropriate curriculum.
- Greets and interacts both with parents and children in a professional and friendly manner.
- Is cognizant of childrens' safety at all times.
- Makes and records observations of the children.
- Maintains classroom equipment.
- Change and feed children.
- Supervise outdoor play, handwashing, and toileting.
- Attends and participates in family nights, staff meetings, staff trainings and YMCA special events.
- 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.
Benefits
- access to YMCA facilities for all YMCA employees
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick leave
- 403(b) retirement savings plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
