What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher Aide -Toddlers position at YWCA Minneapolis?
JOB SUMMARY:
Assist in implementing a high quality, nurturing, anti-bias, developmentally appropriate environment, utilizing YWCA’s Anti-Bias Curriculum for a diverse classroom. Maintain a safe environment for children while supporting classroom staff. Responsible for assisting in the daily care and nurturing of a primary group of children and providing support for a team of staff.
Full time aide positions will require an education plan to become an Assistant Teacher in a specific amount of time as designated by the Early Childhood Education Director.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Foster and model cultural sensitivity to the families we serve.
- Assist in ensuring all DHS Rule standards are maintained in classroom at all times.
- Assist in maintaining a high level of health and safety and assure emergency procedures are known and practiced.
- Assisting in ensuring nurturing, culturally sensitive care for each child.
Contribute to an overall cohesive program of Early Childhood Education at YWCA Minneapolis
- Actively participate in center events and meetings.
- Provide support for other classrooms and the center as needed.
- Attend all staff training days and complete required number of DHS in-service hours yearly.
