What are the responsibilities and job description for the Childcare Program Assistant/Floater Marco Island position at YMCA of Collier County | Marco Island?
The Preschool teacher assistant/floater has the primary responsibility for implementing a program to provide excellent educational opportunities and care for young children (aged 2-5 years). With the support and guidance of lead teaching staff and the EL Director, he/she will help develop the curriculum to be used in the classroom. This includes preparing and implementing lesson plans, as well as creating and ensuring the daily schedule is followed. The Preschool teacher assistant/floater will assist with monitoring students’ development and abilities and will provide individualized experiences and opportunities to foster growth.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:
This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by the President/CEO to perform other duties. You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:
- Assist classroom teacher in developing classroom curriculum, lesson plans and daily schedule
- Oversee specific components of classroom management
- Monitor and keep written records of children’s development and skills
- Maintain accurate daily attendance records
- Monitor children at all times
- Attend regular meetings with EL Director/ Youth Development Manager and teaching staff to discuss, assess and plan for various aspects of the Program such as curriculum, lesson plans, schedule, classroom procedures, children’s development, extra curricular activities, concerns of or about parents, and any other issues that may arise
- Report all problems, incidents and accidents to supervisor immediately
- Complete written incident reports as necessary with teacher assistance
- Maintain and preserve all Program equipment and supplies
- Organize room before and clean room after Program
- Promote a positive relationship with parents by making a point of greeting them daily, sharing good news about their children with them, and informing them of any relevant information in a timely manner
- Keep the EL Director informed of all program issues as they arise especially when related to the children’s behavior and development
- Be a supportive member of the team with the ability to act as a substitute when lead teacher is out.
- Be familiar with YMCA mission, policies and procedures
- Participate in YMCA programs and promotions
- Be an enthusiastic, dedicated, reliable and committed member of our team
- Meets all Department of Children and Family standards
- Certification in Infant, Child and Adult CPR, and Basic First Aid
- **Completion of 45 Hour Child Care course required by the State of Florida
- 18 Years or older
- Degree in Early Childhood Education or CDA (preferred)
- Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.
This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by the President/CEO to perform other duties. You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.