What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Care - Early Childhood Education Assistant Teacher position at Santa Monica Family YMCA?
Responsibilities:
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Maintain all children’s classroom records in an up-to-date accurate and appropriate manner.
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Conduct classroom programs in compliance with department policies and procedures following all state and federal laws and regulations.
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Keep the lead teacher and director informed of incidents, problems and occurrences with staff, children, parents, and program.
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Complete assignments in a timely, organized, neat and accurate manner.
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Attend and participate in regular in-service trainings for staff.
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Assist with the front desk when needed, answering phones, greeting parents and addressing center needs.
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Advise Child Development Director of necessary equipment repair and general maintenance needs
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Follow daily opening and / or closing procedures.
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Maintain work area in an organized and appropriate manner.
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Insure that classroom and program activity areas are kept in an organized and tidy manner.
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Follow the project-based learning model by conducting a goal-oriented and themed curriculum.
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Ensure a safe and healthy environment for all program participants.
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Employ consistent methods of child behavior management and work with all staff to maintain consistent and fair discipline techniques.
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Give attention to and solve day-to-day “crisis” that occur in the program.
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Address parent and program participant concerns in a timely and professional manner.
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Supervise and assist children with meal and snack time.
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Supervise and assist children with toileting and personal care needs.
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Supervise nap/quiet time for children.
Salary : $19 - $21