What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Preschool Teacher position at Parkersburg YMCA?
OUR MISSION:
To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Assistant PreSchool Teacher maintains a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals, promotes the potential of all youth, and provides a quality experience to both youth and their families.
BENEFITS:
- Health Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Training
- FREE Membership
- Employee Discounts
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Meets educational and experience qualifications established by state law and/or the Y.
- CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications required.
- Child Abuse Prevention training required within 30 days of hire.
- Meets minimum age standards (18) as established by state law and/or the Y.
- Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred.
- Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.
- Previous experience with diverse populations.
- Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
- Commitment to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Perform excellent service to all members, staff, volunteers and guests.
- Build relationships by using names and initiating conversations with all members, staff, volunteers and guests.
- Communicate with supervisor, staff, members, guests, and volunteers in a clear, concise and positive manner while using Listen First skills.
- Understands, supports and is committed to the YMCA cause and our role in the community as a leader in Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility.
- Understands, follows and demonstrates the Y Competencies listed below.
- Attend all required department meetings/trainings.
- Punch in and out for required shifts and review time card to verify accuracy.
- Notify supervisor in advance when unable to work scheduled shift.
- Responsible for assuring high standards of program quality, and safety in accordance with YMCA safety and risk management policies.
- Follow all policies and procedures as set forth in the employee handbook, department handbook and the emergency response plan manual.
- Act as a positive role model while implementing YMCA character development and following the four core values of Caring, Honesty, Responsibility, and Respect.
- Help build awareness that the Y is a charitable organization.
- Arrive 5-10 minutes before shift starts and be prepared, if closing; stay until the last child is gone.
- Assist with planning and implementation of daily activities.
- Be ready to initiate activities, participate in activities and interact with children.
- Maintain appropriate records as required by the center.
- Possess working knowledge of child abuse and neglect laws and proper reporting procedures.
- Possess working knowledge of YMCA mission, purpose, and goals.
- Keep continuing education requirements current.
- Adhere to the Child Care Center dress code policy.
- Know all emergency procedures.
- Maintain current CPR.
- Plan developmentally appropriate activities based on the creative curriculum.
- Use positive guidance techniques.
- Integrate the YMCA Character Development materials into all lesson plans.
- Provide children with opportunities to develop language and literacy.
- Provide environment which promotes smooth and orderly transition.
- Promote team building.
- Conduct self in a professional, responsible manner.
- Encourage parent involvement in the programs.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by your supervisor or CEO.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an 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 needs sufficient strength, agility, mobility and heat resilience to perform essential functions and to supervise program activities in a wide variety of outdoor and indoor locations.
- The employee frequently is required to sit, stand and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
YMCA Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
The YMCA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or other legally-protected status. The YMCA is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment consistent with its mission.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $12.25 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $12
