Assistant Teacher @ Haven for Hope Y Early Learning Center - Part-Time

Supervision

Supervises children’s arrival and departures, accounting for the attendance of each child.
Supervises children at all times both in small and large group activities.
Directs and assists children with learning activities to include homework.
Implements daily enrichment activities.
Safely leads recreational activities.
Provides age-appropriate behavioral guidance and support.

Activities

Maintains program and facility cleanliness according to YMCA guidelines and standards.
Buils partnerships with parents, school day care personnel, and the community.
Distributes snacks and meals to participants in accordance with DFPS regulation.

Training

• Clocks in and out on time daily.
• Completes required on-going training to include: Fall In-service, Spring In-service, 40 Developmental Assets, Redwoods Trainings, A minimum of 6 hours of training per semester, Site based Meetings, All-Staff Meetings.

Other Duties

• Participates in school and branch events.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age and with at least 6 months of childcare experience.
• A High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Must obtain minimum 15 hours of continuing education training hours.
• Certifications required within the first 60 days of hire: YMCA approved basic life saving skills such as CPR, First Aid, AED, and Emergency Oxygen.

Leadership Competencies

• Inclusion
• Communication & Influence
• Developing Others

Physical Demands

• Work is performed in an active environment.
• Incumbent must have the ability to communicate with staff, children and parents.
• This position requires high levels of attention and alertness.
• Visual acuity is required for child supervision.
• Repetitive stooping and bending with regular lifting of up to 20 pounds is required.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods at a time is required, as well as, the ability to run and be able to participate in sports.
• Must be able to respond to emergency situations.