Assistant Teacher: Early Childhood

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Responsibilities

• Assists with the implementation of curriculum within the established guidelines through lesson planning and a developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
• Nurtures children through purposeful programming dedicated to building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families.
• Supervises the children, classroom, and all activities including ADA accommodations where appropriate. Follows all procedures and standards.
• Complies with PA DHS Regulations and Keystone Stars Standards.
• Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child
• Cultivates positive relationships and maintains effective communication with parents. Engages parents as volunteers and connects them to the YMCA.
• Maintains program site and equipment.
• Maintains required program records, including child portfolios.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, and staff training.
• Actively seeking to update skills by attending outside workshops and training.
• Performs other duties as assigned and in accordance with the planned Chart of Work and that which supports the branch and association initiatives

Qualifications

Required

• High School Graduate or equivalent
• CDA in preschool or ECE Associate's Degree preferred
• 2500 or more documentable hours of experience working with children
• Child Abuse Clearance, PA State Police Clearance, FBI Clearance, NSOR (National Sex Offender Registry Clearance) (paid for by the YMCA/must maintain employment for 6 months from hire date)
• Health Assessment and TB Test
• Two written references documenting experience with children
• Mandated Reporter Training prior to first (1st) day working with children
• Pediatric First Aid/CPR and AED certifications, Bloodborne Pathogen training, Fire Safety, and 4 hours of Supervision Training within 90 days of hire date

Preferred

• Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting
• Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities
• Previous experience with diverse populations
• Familiarity with personal computers
• Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good customer service skills, high ethical standards, an appropriate professional image, and a team player
• Must possess sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment skills, and a positive attitude
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish