• Thinks, communicates and behaves as a cause-driven leader and role model for other staff and members when it comes to desired staff behaviors; promotes youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility in all job-related functions.
• Assists the lead teacher in supervising and implementing the curriculum including leading activities and assisting with lesson planning and assessments.
• Establishes relationships with families, staff and community partners. Greets each child and parent daily; communicates often and professionally with families, staff and children.
• Maintains program environment and equipment, assists with cleaning.
• Conducts informal and formal observations of children to inform curriculum and assessments.
• Offers children appropriate affection, verbal praise, and acceptance while providing clear and consistent expectations for behavior; sets firm limits with positive phrasing and actions when necessary.
• Assists in ensuring program's compliance with all YMCA, SUTQ, ODJFS licensing, grant and NAEYC requirements.
• Assists with establishing and monitoring individual child goals.
• Maintains prompt hours and follows procedures for absences.
• If applicable, complete duties as required by the Child and Adult Care Food program.
• Establishes, maintains, and provides documents needed for OPDN registry profile and licensing.
• Attends all staff meetings, specialized training and safety training.
• Participates in special events.
• Assists in recruiting children for the program and helps maintain required enrollment numbers.
• Assists with obtaining necessary paperwork from families.
• Assists Lead Teacher in meeting all classroom requirements.
• Professionally represents the Y at local elementary schools.
• Assists in administering required screenings.
• Maintains confidentiality with all student and school records.
• Enters data as requested by the Lead Teacher or Director.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); must be at least 18 years of age.
• Career Pathway Level as determined by Program’s SUTQ requirements.
• Must submit medical statement as required by ODJFS standards. Must obtain and keep current training certifications in first aid, communicable diseases, child abuse recognition & prevention required by ODJFS.
• Passionate belief in the Y’s cause of nurturing the potential of all youth, supporting healthy living for all people and finding ways to help and support our neighbors.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Proven track record of developing authentic relationships with others.
• Ability to foster a collaborative team approach to solving challenging situations.

Assistant Teacher/Floater to work w/ all age groups: Infants, Toddlers & Preschoolers including children w/ special needs.
Part Time Hours 10:00-2:00, or more as needed & available
Pay range $14-$15
FREE YMCA Family Membership
FREE Ongoing Early Childhood Professional Development Training
Opportunities to complete your CDA & advancement