What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Teacher/Floater - Early Childhood position at Ann Arbor YMCA?
Description
DISCOVER YOUR ENTHUSIASM!
The Ypsilanti YMCA Child Development Center is hiring part-time Assistant Teachers to float between our Infant, Early Preschool, Preschool and Toddler Rooms. We believe the values and skills learned early on are vital building blocks for quality of life and future success. That's why our childcare programs are staffed with people who understand the cognitive, physical and social development of kids, the need children have to feel connected and supported in trying new things and the caring and reinforcement parents and families need to help each other.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Assistant Teachers/Floater support the Lead Teachers and the Director by helping to create a caring and safe environment for the children and assisting in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education. They must be able to communicate, listen, and work well with others in a team environment. Assisting the staff in implementing a quality educational program an in developing positive relationships with the children and their parents, the Assistant Teachers/Floaters observe and documents children’s interests and progress and relays that information back to the parents and staff. Assistant Teachers/Floaters are responsible for assisting with developmentally appropriate activities based on children’s interests and needs under the direction of the Lead Teacher and the Director.
POSITION FACTS:
Monday-Friday Noon-6pm
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Include:
- Assist in the implementation of a developmentally appropriate early childhood education experience including art, music, movement, math, science and language with an emphasis on implementing the YMCA curriculum, Creative Curriculum NAEYC standards and Great Start to Quality Standards in the classrooms.
- Actively engage in activities; help establish and maintain daily classroom routines, as assigned by the Lead Teacher. Daily classroom routines include food preparation and clean up, following classroom schedules, naptime assistance, and cleaning toys.
- Help ensure smooth, daily transition from home to the child development center. Greet each child and adult warmly and in a friendly manner each day upon arrival.
- Assists the Lead Teacher in planning and organizing activities and lessons, which would include centers, small and large group activities, and large motor movement activities.
- Communicate, maintain and model independent behaviors and offers guidance to promote physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development in young children.
- Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions and progress reports, through face-to-face interactions and phone calls if needed.
- Model positive adult-to-child and adult-to-adult interactions and foster an atmosphere of respect for children and adults.
- Follow all center policies and state regulations.
- Possess working knowledge of child abuse and neglect laws and proper reporting procedures.
- Exemplify a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Our culture: 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 make our community stronger beginning with you. We are an association made up of people from every walk of life, working side by side to strengthen communities. Together we strive to ensure that everyone, regardless of age, race, gender, gender identity, gender expression, income, faith, sexual orientation or cultural background has the opportunity to live life to its fullest.
Full job description is available upon request.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
- A minimum of one (1) years’ experience working with children and families.
- Previous experience in a NAEYC Accredited program preferred.
- Must be able to learn and use YMCA specific software within 14 days of hire.
- CPR and First Aid Certification strongly preferred.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, flexibility and an ability to work in a team setting are required.
- Must have physical examination, including satisfactory TB test, six months prior to beginning work or 30 days after.
- A patient, high energy and goal-oriented attitude is essential.
- Ability to be responsive to the needs, wants and interests of both the parents and youth enrolled in the Child Care programs.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for long periods of time.
- Must be able to assist an average size child up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able to lift and carry food and supplies weighing up to 20 pounds.
- Ability to stand or sit while maintaining alertness for several hours at a time.
- Position may require bending, leaning, kneeling, and walking.
- Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate.
- Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency
- Ability to view/enter data for long periods of time.
Salary : $16
