Toddler Floating Assistant Teacher (Part-Time)

Description

If you enjoy working with children and are a team player, then we would love for you to apply and join our Y family located at the Sarah and Richard Hardy Center for Child Development in Southbridge!

Under the supervision of the Lead Teacher, the assistant Preschool Teacher will assist the classroom teacher in setting up and implementing daily curriculum which promotes, social, cultural, education, physical and emotional growth. Additional responsibilities includes performing housekeeping chores as necessary and providing a quality experience to children that focuses on the YMCA

Essential Functions:

• •Has knowledge of and maintains NAEYC and DEEC standards.
• •Assists classroom teacher in implementing daily lesson/activity plans to support a developmentally appropriate curriculum.
• •Greets and interacts both with parents and children in a professional and friendly manner.
• •Is cognizant of childrens' safety at all times.
• •Makes and records observations of the children.
• •Maintains classroom equipment.
• •Change and feed children.
• •Supervise outdoor play, handwashing, and toileting.
• •attends and participates in family nights, staff meetings, staff trainings and YMCA special events.
• •Additional duties as required and assigned by a supervisor to support the overall mission of the YMCA and to ensure the success of the Child Care Department.

Qualifications:

• •Meets educational and experience qualifications established by DEEC, NAEYC, and QRIS.
• •At least 18 years of age..
• •Must obtain, and keep current, certification in CPR, First Aid and Child Abuse Prevention.
• •Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred.
• •Experience working with children with trauma preferred
• •Is flexible with schedule changes

Schedule: Please tell us your availability! Scheduled shifts will take place any time between Mondays through Fridays from 7:00 am and 5:30 pm.

Job Type: Part-Time

Pay: $17.00 per hour. Plus access to YMCA facilities for all YMCA employees, Employee Assistance Program, Sick leave, and 403(b) retirement savings plan.

If this sounds like something you are qualified to do and want to apply, please submit your online application with your resume today!

About Us:

The Y: We’re for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

OUR CULTURE: Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are a safe place for children, teens and vulnerable populations, and all staff, regardless of their role within the organization, are required to ensure the trust that families place in us is earned each and every day. Child protection is every employee’s job, and employees may not begin work until they are trained. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to strengthen our community, beginning with you.