What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Teacher 2:00-6:00 PM Tuesdays and Fridays position at Dubuque Community YMCA?
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position supports the work of the Dubuque Community YMCA, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, social responsibility, empowering women and eliminating racism. Provides direction for the children in the classroom, and implements program curriculum. Provides a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assists the Lead Teacher in meeting the needs of the children.
- Assists with planning and preparation of the activities for the children.
- Supervises and actively participates in play activities with the children.
- Familiar with child management techniques and is able to use them to encourage appropriate behaviors.
- Communicates discipline challenges to the Lead Teacher or Director, and works to develop a behavior management technique that includes redirection and conflict management.
- Assists with snack preparation, serving, and clean up.
- Be familiar with and adheres to DHS regulations.
- Presents self in a professional manner; dresses appropriately.
- Attends staff meetings and any additional education required by DHS or the Department of Education.
- May be designated as the onsite supervisor in the absence of the Lead Teacher, or at the beginning/end of the day. Duties would then include: supervising children until they depart, straighten classroom, and put away materials, toys, and games.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be at least 18 years of age, have some direct childcare experience and basic knowledge of children and child development
- Must receive a negative Criminal Records Check Report
- Must provide a physical report with a negative TB test
- Must either be certified or can be certified in CPR/First Aid, Universal Precautions and Bloodborne Pathogens. Training in Mandatory Child Abuse provided.
- Demonstrates dependability and a positive attitude
- Respects the confidentiality of childcare matters
- Demonstrates good communication skills with children, parents and other staff
- Completes required DHS licensing continuing education annually
- Must work well with others and be willing to accept responsibilities and directions from supervisor
- Projects a positive attitude about the Y childcare programs, as the site of choice, for the community
- Promotes the Y mission and core values in their behavior and in the development of children’s programs
- Participates and assists with other Y programs. Becomes involved in Y volunteer opportunities
Qualifications
- Experience with children
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $14.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14
