What are the responsibilities and job description for the YWCA Assistant Child Care Teacher position at YWCA Child Center of La Crosse?
Assistant Teacher: YWCA La Crosse Child Center
The Assistant Teacher assists in the daily management and supervision of the classroom and children, as directed by the Lead Teacher. The Assistant Teacher reports directly to the Center Director on issues related to the Center and to the Lead Teacher on issues related to the classroom.
The Assistant Teacher:
- Meets all state requirements for the position.
- Assists the Lead Teacher in supervision of the children during all activities, respecting them as individuals in the group setting.
- Assists Lead Teacher in daily preparations for classroom activities.
- Assists Lead Teacher in the development of a safe indoor and outdoor environment.
- Assists Lead Teachers during meal times and clean up. Sits at table with the children to encourage family type atmosphere during meal times.
- Assists children in toilet learning (as needed).
- Assists Lead Teachers in completing classroom paperwork. This may include attendance records, accident/medical reports, and daily notes.
- Attends and participates in staff meetings, Center events, and parent meetings as requested.
- Accepts temporary work assignments in the event regularly scheduled personnel are not available.
- Communicates with parents in a professional manner.
Professional Responsibilities:
- Attends staff meetings, trainings, and other events as requested by the Director and agency.
- Reports to work promptly and notifies Director in the event of illness or absence.
- Demonstrates appropriate judgement, initiative, and resourcefulness.
- Manages time efficiently and follows through on tasks.
- Remains open to positive suggestions and is open to accept constructive criticism.
- Observes confidentiality of students, parents, and program.
- Remains flexible to meet the daily demands of the Center.
Experience:
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must have completed high school or its equivalent by the Wisconsin Department of Instruction
- Must have completed one state approved, entry level course in Early Childhood Education or complete that training within three months of employment
- If working with children under 2 year old, must complete the Department approved Infant and Toddler 15-hour course.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14