Wallingford Family YMCA is Hiring a School Age Child Care Assistant Teacher Near Wallingford, CT
Description WALLINGFORD FAMILY YMCA JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: School Age Childcare Assistant Teacher Status: Part-Time Reports to: Director of Childcare Services Department: SAGE Revision Date: August 2019 POSITION SUMMARY: Assist the Head Teacher in carrying out the daily curriculum for the school age program ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Assist with daily activities (snack preparation, organized physical activities, arts & crafts projects, etc.)
Promotes feelings of mutual respect, acceptance, and appreciation among youth and adults
Creates a safe environment that helps all youth feel welcome and respected
Assist in maintenance of a clean facility
Employs positive behavior guidance strategies that provide youth with increased self-awareness and self-control
Attend mandatory meetings and trainings
Arrive at work on time and clock in properly
Maintain a consistent attendance record
Notify Head Teacher and Director if it is necessary to be absent from scheduled hours.
Actively participate in all activities
Interacts with youth in a positive, warm and nurturing manner
Understands and maintains personal boundaries with youth (e.g., physical space, time, etc.)
Develops and maintains open, friendly, cooperative, and respectful relationships with families and other partners
Encourages an open exchange of ideas
Uses effective listening and verbal skills, including positive body language and tone of voice
Promotes duties as requested by and director.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be at least 16 years of age
Must have experience working with children ages 5-10
Must meet all State of Connecticut licensing requirements (negative TB test, good health report, First Aid / CPR certification)
Must have the ability and desire to work with children