School Age ASSISTANT TEACHERS Findlay YMCA Downtown Early Learning Center

SCHOOL AGE

We are seeking Assistant Teachers for our SCHOOL AGE classrooms

IF YOU WANT to CHANGE A SCHOOL AGE child's life by creating positive growth while developing their potential.... We have a job for you!!

EARN WHILE YOU LEARN= PAID EDUCATIONAL OPORTUNITY
PAID CDA = Child Development Associate Program AVAILABLE
This is a free educational program designed to Launch a career in childcare!
AGE 16 must meet additional requirements

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Site Director and/or Assistant Director and Lead Teacher, the Assistant Teacher is responsible for carrying out the day-to-day tasks assigned by the Lead teacher at the specified site. She/he will be responsible for helping in leading program activities, assessment, snack preparation, cleaning, and communicating effectively with the children, their parents, CDC personnel, and the center guests when needed and as assigned by the lead teacher.

PAY RATE 11.00 per hour
PAID CDA = Child Development Associate Program AVAILABLE free educational program (must meet requirements)

Promotions after CDA completion to full time Lead positions (if openings are available)

Launch a career in childcare!

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. An understanding and knowledge of children, their behavior and development.
2. Specific knowledge in developmentally appropriate practices for the age group.
3. Must have or enroll in CPR, First Aid, Child Abuse Prevention, and Prevention of Infectious Diseases.
4. Warm and friendly personality and the willingness to interact with the children.
5. Meet ODJFS licensing qualifications in training and background check.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Follow directions and complete assigned tasks given from Lead Teacher and Site Director.
2. Follow Ohio’s Early Learning and Development Standards and the Creative Curriculum guidelines.
3. Help to maintain the daily anecdotal records.
4. Attend family events.
5. Understand and help to update a portfolio on each child.
6. Assist with self-assessments, child assessments and environmental assessments.
7. Follow YMCA/JCC childcare policies and procedures, as well as ODJFS licensing standards and Step Up to Quality regulations.
8. Follow and adhere to TQM polices.
9. Responsible for helping the Lead teacher to implement the daily lessons and the preparation of materials and supplies.
10. Help with general housekeeping tasks: disinfecting toys and tables, sweeping and mopping floors, taking trash out at lunch and the end of the day, making sure the microwave and refrigerator are clean, washing dishes, etc.
11. Maintain a professional attitude.
12. Treat children with dignity and speak to them in a friendly, positive, and courteous manner while developing the YMCA character values, caring, faith, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
13. Interact with children and encourage them to share experience, feelings, and ideas.
14. Foster the independence of children, such as cleaning up toys, hand washing, etc.
15. Use positive guidance techniques, such as redirection, anticipation, and elimination of problems, and encourage appropriate behavior.
16. Attend all staff meetings and training programs as requested by the Teacher or Director.
17. Attend 15 hours of in-service training annually.
18. Have complete knowledge of emergency procedures.
19. Assist in maintaining a high-quality learning environment.
20. Model healthy living and lifestyle.
21. Assist with other duties assigned.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Maintain a safe and secure environment for children, being always aware of child activities.
2. Work as a team member with other staff.
3. Help to maintain a learning environment with developmentally appropriate activities.
4. Communicate effectively and with respect with children, their parents, other CDC staff, and center guests.
5. Report any concerns to your supervisor.
6. Respond to emergencies according to YMCA procedures.
7. Maintain confidentiality regarding personal information on children and staff.
8. Take direction from Lead Teacher.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by and employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee in this position will be required on a regular basic:

1. Stand, sit, kneel, walk, bend, squat, crawl, and stoop.

2. Use hands, fingers, and arms to reach, grab, hold, handle, push, pull, and perform forward and circular motions.

3. Talk and hear.

4. Climb or balance.

The employee must lift, carry, and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is exposed to fumes and/or chemicals from cleaning products and operating equipment, airborne particles such as dust, and vibrating or moving parts. The noise level is usually moderate to loud.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $11.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• After school
• Choose your own hours
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Experience:

• Preschool: 1 year (Preferred)
• Childcare: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $11