Early Learning Teacher Assistant

FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES

• Aid the teacher in implementing the daily schedule and curriculum, focusing on the needs of the children.
• Inform the teacher immediately about any social, mental health, educational, or medical services needed for children in the classroom.
• Maintain nurturing and responsive interactions with children and keep open lines of communication with parents through individual or group meetings.
• Be flexible with your schedule to ensure high-quality care and participate in all children's activities, including classroom activities, field trips, outdoor play, swim, gym, and family or special organizational events.
• Lead by example and encourage classroom success through modeling positive behaviors.
• Resolve conflicts when necessary to ensure a positive experience for everyone, in collaboration with the teacher.
• Track and maintain correct statistical data, forms, and files on students as directed by the teacher.
• Maintain appropriate classroom hygiene and cleanliness standards, including daily cleaning of toys and surfaces.
• Inform the teacher about new equipment needs, maintenance requests, and safety concerns.
• Ensure the classroom is maintained to the highest standards by monitoring the safety and security of the children.
• Attend staff and training meetings as requested by the teacher.
• Report unsafe conditions to the teacher and correct them immediately if possible.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must successfully complete all required training and certification by the ASYMCA and DOD guidelines.
• Must successfully pass all background checks, including Installation Record Check, State Check, Fingerprint, and CNACI.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Positive attitude.
• Knowledge of Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.

POST HIRE REQUIREMENTS

• Pass and maintain background check requirements as directed by the Armed Services YMCA and DOD.
• Complete Armed Services YMCA new hire training.
• Have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.

PAY

Pay depends on experience and ranges from $10-$11 an hour.

YMCA COMPETENCIES

• Mission Advancement: Staff works at a good level of performance, facility care is evident, program quality and variety are in place, finances are on track, and committees meet on time.
• Collaboration: Develops strategies to ensure staff reflect the community, builds and nurtures strategic relationships, provides tools and resources for the development of others, and develops strategies to enhance support for the ASYMCA.
• Operational Effectiveness: Integrates multiple thinking processes to make decisions, involves members and the community in the development of programs and activities, ensures execution of plans, institutes sound accounting procedures, investment policies, and financial controls, and assigns clear accountability and ensures continuous improvement.
• Personal Growth: Fosters a learning environment embracing diverse abilities and approaches, creates a sense of urgency and positive tension to support change, anticipates challenges that can sidetrack or derail growth and personal learning, and has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well, using best practices and demonstrating up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Must be able to lift and carry 40 lbs. Physical demands include the ability to bend and stretch and be on your feet for long periods of time.

ARMED SERVICES YMCA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Armed Services YMCA is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. The Armed Services YMCA encourages applicants of all ages.