Child Care Assistant Teacher

Job description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Supervises the children, classroom, and all program activities.

2. Follows all procedures and standards as established by the law or the Y; makes ADA accommodations where appropriate; maintains the program site, equipment, and required program records.

3. Nurtures children through purposeful programming; follows lesson plans that are intended to achieve program goals and outcomes.

4. Creates a positive rapport and shared interest with all youth.

5. Provides opportunities for youth to lead, problem-solve, and make decisions and choices within the program and provides daily opportunities for youth to reflect on and respond to their experiences.

6. Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child. The Y: We’re for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

7. Provides and welcomes ongoing dialogue with parents and caregivers about their child’s needs and progress; conducts parent/caregiver conferences; connects families to the Y.

8. Attends and participates in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training.

9. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Meets educational and experience qualifications established by state law and/or the Y.
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications required.
• Child Abuse Prevention training required within 30 days of hire.
• Meets minimum age standards as established by state law and/or the Y.
• Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred.
• Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate
• program activities.
• Previous experience with diverse populations.
• Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
• Commitment to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to plan, lead, and participate in program activities.

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $7.50 - $11.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• No weekends

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Part-time

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Anderson, IN 46013: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person