Daycare Assistant

Champaign Family YMCA
Job Title: Assistant/Closer Daycare Teacher

FLSA Status: Hourly

Reports to: Childcare Director

Revision Date: 01/01/2023

POSITION SUMMARY:

To ensure the safety of the children attending the center, assist the lead teacher, and properly clean and close the classroom.

OUR CULTURE:
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supervise children at all times.
• Carry out any planned activities and assist the lead teacher in any ways needed (decorating the room, participating in planned activities, bulletin boards etc.)
• Open designated free play areas in the afternoon.
• Supervise bathroom breaks and outdoor play.
• Keep children’s hands and face clean, their shoes tied, and ready to go home when parents arrive.
• Greet parents and discuss the child’s day. Let the parents know if the child needs any items brought to school with them such as diapers, extra clothing, etc.
• Slowly shutdown areas of the classroom, having children pick up their toys (5:00- 5:30).
• Plan quiet or tabletop activities (puzzles, books, coloring, and games).
• Sanitize all tables with bleach solution (1/3tbs bleach to 1-quart water).
• Wipe off chairs and place them on tabletops.
• Sweep floors and take out trash
• Wash any cups or plates left from snack time for your room.
• Take any laundry to the laundry room.
• Turn off lights in all classrooms and Director’s office if you are the last to leave for the day.
• Make sure playground door is locked.
• Interact with the children.
• Redirect any negative/disruptive behavior and praise good behavior.
• Keep attendance sheets up-to-date.
• Fill out all necessary paperwork such as medication forms or incident reports.
• Properly wash hands.
• Attend monthly staff meetings and state required in-service training.
• Arrive to work at your scheduled time and in appropriate attire.
• Maintain a professional attitude with other staff and parents.
• Report to the director any suspected cases of child abuse or neglect.
• Perform any other duties required by lead teacher or Childcare Director

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to respond to emergency situations.
• CPR & First Aid Certified
• Maintain certifications

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $11.00 - $13.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• No weekends

Work Location: In person