What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Teacher position at South Wood County YMCA?
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community though youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The assistant teacher at South Wood County YMCA creates a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals while instructing children in accordance with goals, policies and procedures of both the state licensing and the department.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Assist with the implementation of daily plans and activities.
2. Assist in supervising children and participate with children in activities.
3. Maintain program site and equipment.
4. Communicate with parents on an ongoing basis and assist with parent conferences.
5. Assist with daily observations and child evaluations.
6. Provide guidance for children’s behavior.
7. Performs all other duties as assigned
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:
- Inclusion: Promotes feelings of mutual respect, acceptance, and appreciation among youth and adults.
- Relationships: Build authentic relationships with families and staff.
- Quality Results: Partners youth and parents and caregivers to achieve youth outcomes.
- Communication: Facilitates daily opportunities for youth to reflect on and respond to their experiences (plans, feelings, etc.)
- Decision Making: Makes sound judgements, and transfers learning from one situation to the next.
- Developing Others: Applies strategies to assist youth in learning to express emotions in positive ways.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Meets educational and experience qualifications established by state law.
2. At least 18 years of age
3. Staff Health History Exam is required by a licensed physician.
4. Obtain Abusive Head Trauma Training prior to first day of work.
5. CPR, First Aid, AED certifications within 30 days of hire date.
6. Child Abuse prevention/Mandated Reporter training prior to first day of work.
7. Become a member of The Registry and maintain current status as required by Wisconsin State Licensing Laws.
8. Obtain certificate of completion for the “Introduction to the Childcare Profession”
9. Obtain certificate of completion for the “Fundamentals of the Infant & Toddler” (when working with children under age 2)
10. Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting required.
11. Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.
12. Previous experience with diverse populations. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
13. Understands the YMCA is a public accommodation committed to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
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.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
- Childcare: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $13 - $15
