Teacher Assistant (Full-time)

Essential Functions

• Maintains ratio within classrooms to cover for lunch breaks, bathroom breaks, planning, and other duties as needed.
• Assists Teacher in the implementation of daily lesson plans and activities, and actively participates in classroom instruction.
• Adheres to YMCA and/or OCFS guidelines for proper verbal interaction, proper learn and play techniques, as well as age-appropriate redirection as a form of discipline.
• Supports behavioral management plans, and maintains confidentiality, sensitivity and patience with the children and parents through appropriate verbal interactions.
• Completes accurate and timely records of attendance, progress and behavioral reports, as assigned.
• Enforces and leads all YMCA and/or policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
• Enforces and leads all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies, procedures, completes related reports as required.
• Buils effective, authentic relationships with members; helps them connect with each other and the Y. Identifies potential volunteers.

Job Perks

• Fun, interactive atmosphere!
• Competitive pay
• Education assistance*
• No Nights or weekends
• Free YMCA membership!
• Childcare discounts
• *The Saratoga Regional YMCA may provide employees with tuition reimbursement to achieve their CDA certification. Tuition reimbursement for CDA certification is contingent upon terms and conditions.

Minimum age of 18 years old.

High school diploma or equivalent.

1+ years’ experience in childcare setting.

Working knowledge and understanding of NYS Pre-K curriculum and OCFS guidelines, if in relevant program.

Current CPR PRO & First Aid certifications.