Classroom Assistant- Mill Hall After School Program

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists in establishing and maintaining a safe and healthful learning environment.
• Keeps equipment and materials in good repair and stored in a safe, orderly fashion.
• Cleans and sanitizes toys and cots weekly and other times as needed.
• Supports children’s social-emotional development and provides positive guidance.
• Provides opportunities for success through individual, small group, and large group activities, including free play.
• Maintains emergency information and initiates emergency action when necessary.
• Provides input into daily curriculum.
• Maintains accurate, up-to-date records (children's files, time sheets, attendance, meal participation forms, inventories, etc.).
• Assumes responsibility of classroom in supervisor’s absence.
• Reports immediately any child suspected of being abused to the Director.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader)

• Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values.
• Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs.
• Supports fund-raising.
• Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions.
• Buils rapport and relates well to others.
• Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations.
• Speaks and writes effectively.
• Takes initiative to assist in developing others.
• Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another.
• Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience.
• Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings.
• Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for children and families.
• Pursues self-development that enhances job performance.
• Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process.
• Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships.
• Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.
• Listens and expresses self effectively and in a manner that reflects a true understanding of the needs of the audience.
• Communicates effectively with different audiences at all levels in the organization, easily adapting his/her approach and the focus of his/her message to the audience.

Physical Demands

• Ability to plan, lead and participate in activities.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 35 pounds.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to get down on the floor and interact with the children on their level.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Certificate and two (2) years work experience related to the care and development of children.
• Compliance with Act 33, to include documentation of Child Abuse History (Form CY-113) and Criminal History (Form SP4-164) and FBI fingerprinting.
• Biannual physical examination and initial TB (Mantoux) Test and freedom from any infectious or communicable disease.
• Ability to work with and relate well to young children and coworkers.
• Ability to supervise adults when necessary.
• Successfully complete the New Staff Orientation.
• At least 18 years of age.
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse mandated reporter training within 30 days of hire date.
• Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.
• Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.