Toddler Floating Assistant Teacher (Part-Time)

Job Type

Part-time

Description

If you enjoy working with children and are a team player, then we would love for you to apply and join our Y family located at the Sarah and Richard Hardy Center for Child Development in Southbridge!

Under the supervision of the Lead Teacher, the assistant Preschool Teacher will assist the classroom teacher in setting up and implementing daily curriculum which promotes, social, cultural, education, physical and emotional growth. Additional responsibilities includes performing housekeeping chores as necessary and providing a quality experience to children that focuses on the YMCA

Essential Functions:

• Has knowledge of and maintains NAEYC and DEEC standards.
• Assists classroom teacher in implementing daily lesson/activity plans to support a developmentally appropriate curriculum.
• Greets and interacts both with parents and children in a professional and friendly manner.
• Is cognizant of childrens' safety at all times.
• Makes and records observations of the children.
• Maintains classroom equipment.
• Change and feed children.
• Supervise outdoor play, handwashing, and toileting.
• attends and participates in family nights, staff meetings, staff trainings and YMCA special events.
• Additional duties as required and assigned by a supervisor to support the overall mission of the YMCA and to ensure the success of the Child Care Department.

Qualifications:

• Meets educational and experience qualifications established by DEEC, NAEYC, and QRIS.
• At least 18 years of age..
• Must obtain, and keep current, certification in CPR, First Aid and Child Abuse Prevention.
• Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred.
• Experience working with children with trauma preferred
• Is flexible with schedule changes

Schedule: Please tell us your availability! Scheduled shifts will take place any time between Mondays through Fridays from 7:00 am and 5:30 pm.

Job Type: Part-Time

Pay: $17.00 per hour. Plus access to YMCA facilities for all YMCA employees, Employee Assistance Program, Sick leave, and 403(b) retirement savings plan.

If this sounds like something you are qualified to do and want to apply, please submit your online application with your resume today!

About Us:

The Y: We're for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

The YMCA of Central Massachusetts provides an environment that reflects, respects, and celebrates our differences and the richness of diversity, resulting in strengthening the foundation of community through our pillars of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The YMCA of Central Massachusetts is made up of our 6 branches throughout Worcester County: Central Community Branch (Worcester, MA), Greendale Family Branch (Worcester, MA), Boroughs Family Branch (Westborough, MA), Montachusett Community Branch (Fitchburg, MA), Leominster Community Branch (Leominster, MA), and Tri Community Branch (Southbridge, MA), which includes our Sarah & Richard Hardy Center for Child Development.

Salary Description

$17.00 per hour