Preschool Program Assistant

About the role

The Preschool Program Assistant (“assistant”) will be responsible for adhering to all training and instructional requirements of the Medford School District, the Department of Education (DOE), and the Department of Children and Families (DCF).

Responsibilities

• Support student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through the implementation of district approved curriculum;
• Document student progress, activities, and outcomes;
• Create a student-centered learning environment;
• Support the classroom teachers, in multiple locations, implementing curriculum consistent with goals and objectives of YMCA of the Pines and the Medford School District;
• Maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom;
• Auxiliary in evaluating pupils’ academic and social growth, working between locations on a rotating basis to support the mission of the program and curriculum;
• Maintain the health and safety of all pupils, including, but not limited to application of basic first aid, support with diapering and toileting, and assistance with general health and hygiene;
• Supervise pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day;
• Uphold and enforce program rules and DCF requirements;
• Perform such other tasks and assigned.

Requirements

• Pass multiple background checks;
• Pass state and YMCA mandated training programs;
• Use computer network systems and software applications as needed;
• Organize and coordinate work;
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents;
• Engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth;
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work;
• Accept and demonstrate the Y’s values.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of preschool developmental milestones;
• Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed;
• Ability to organize and coordinate work;
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents;
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth;
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work;
• Desire to serve others and fulfill community needs.

Skills

• Ability to pass multiple background check;
• Ability to pass state and YMCA mandated training programs;
• Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed;
• Ability to organize and coordinate work;
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents;
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth;
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work;
• Desire to serve others and fulfill community needs.

Benefits

• Free Childcare and other programs;
• Generous Paid Time Off;
• 8 Paid Holidays annually;
• Professional Development Assistance;
• Health Benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision;
• 12% Funded Employer Retirement Plan (Once Eligible)

Pay

USD $20.00 - USD $22.00 /Hr.

Schedule

Part-time, 830am - 345 pm, with a rotating schedule between 2 locations and 4 classrooms, and attendance at evening events throughout the school year.