Children Youth Programs Substitute

About the role

The CYP Substitute, under direction of the CYP Director, will assist either the Pre-K teacher, Todds teacher, Children's Waiting Room, or Operation Hero facilitator to provide for appropriate learning experiences for students. Provide an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of individuals to ensure success for every student.

Responsibilities

Supervise students in a variety of school-related settings. Monitor and evaluate student outcomes. Communicate and interact with students, parents, staff and community. Maintain appropriate records and follow required procedures and practices. Monitor appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities.

• Ensure the CYP Program meets or exceeds all state operations, safety and licensing standards and regulations for child day centers
• Support the curriculum-based lesson plans and activities that are creative, engaging and age-appropriate for students to promote STEAM, literacy, health and safety, environmental awareness, character development, incorporating the YMCA character values of caring, respect, responsibility and honesty
• Adhere to and enforce all policies/procedures as set forth in the parent/guardian and employee handbooks
• Plan to attend school and other community-sponsored events to promote programs and the Armed Services YMCA of Fort Campbell organization
• Create a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and enable each student to achieve learning objectives
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the ability to communicate these objectives to students
• Establish learning objectives consistent with appraisal of student needs, requirements of curriculum framework and knowledge of human growth and development
• Utilize instructional methods, resources and evaluation techniques which motivate and enable each student to achieve learning objectives
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, ASYMCA policy and administrative regulation
• Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and for the classroom, develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure to maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner

Requirements

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma. Meeting one of the following education/experience listed below is preferred:

• Have six credits in early childhood education (ECE) or early childhood development (ECD) and six months’ experience as a teacher
• Have three credits in ECE or ECD and one-year experience as a teacher
• Hold a national competency-based credential such as the Certified Childcare Professional® (CCP) or Child Development Associate™ (CDA; or an approved state equivalent*) and one year of experience as a teacher

Additional requirements include:

• Complete background/drug checks and comply with all Virginia Department of Social Services licensing requirements
• Knowledge of curriculum and techniques for integrating curriculum, ASYMCA policies and effective instructional practices
• Thorough understanding of the teaching and learning process
• Ability to provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural education
• Ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, parents and community
• Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills
• CPR and First Aid required
• Must possess a basic understanding for technology to include Outlook, Word, Excel
• Must have valid driver’s license
• Knowledge of the military lifestyle and community social services agencies (a plus)

Skills

• Organizational skill: With a large group of young children, teachers need to be organized
• Communication skills: Teachers must clearly and concisely explain activities, expectations, and rules to young children
• Classroom management skills: A skilled preschool teacher uses effective classroom management strategies to create a positive learning environment for all children
• Lesson planning skills: Teacher’s Assistants must follow developmentally appropriate lessons that meet each child's needs
• Behavior management skills: Children may get physical or throw tantrums at some point during their preschool years
• Record keeping skills: Teacher’s Assistants must keep track of each child's attendance
• Time management skills: Time is of the essence in a preschool classroom

Pay

$10.00 an hour

Schedule

Monday-Friday, as needed. Holidays, nights and weekends off.