Head Start Assistant Teacher- Johnson Early Center

Essential Functions

• Provides excellent and nurturing care to all children in the classroom.
• Planning and implementation of the age-appropriate classroom activities.
• Maintains accurate rosters of children in care, assisting parents with sign-in and out.
• Ensures the daily schedule is followed.
• Completes daily parent reports and communication tools.
• Maintains stimulating and orderly program spaces.
• Serves meals and snacks to children.
• Complies with all risk management standards to ensure a safe environment, responding to all incidents and following the YMCA incident management process.
• P Practices positive and timely communication to parents regarding their child’s experience.
• P Practices positive and uplifting communication to their team.
• Assure compliance with state and local regulations.
• Maintains all training and education hours required by the State of Tennessee Department of Human ServicesChild care Licensing.
• Attends and participates in assigned staff meetings and special events.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Minimum 18 years of age
• At a minimum, Child Development Associate (CDA)
• Enrolled in a program that will lead to an associate's or bachelor's degree
• Enrolled in a CDA program to complete within two years of the time of hire
• Work Schedule: Full time work schedule for this position is generally Monday through Friday, 8:00am-6:00pm, though evenings, and weekends work may be required.
• Work Environment And Physical Demands: Climbing, sitting, standing, pushing, walking, kneeling, and stooping. Some Exposure to the outdoor elements, Exposure to electrical/mechanical mechanisms, Exposure to some chemical elements. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Salary Description

$35,000