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Classroom Assistant teacher

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Williamsport, PA, USA
Full-time

The Assistant Teacher functions as an integral part of the teaching team assisting with the planning and implementation of a developmentally appropriate daily program of activities promoting each child’s affective, cognitive, physical, perceptual-motor, communicative and social competence.  Work is performed under the close supervision of the Lead Teacher and involves sharing the responsibilities pertinent to ensuring the safe and healthful care and management of  enrolled children.  Involvement includes maintaining contact and open communication with parents, program staff and community resources.

Areas of Responsibility: 

Assists in establishing and maintaining a safe and healthful learning environment:

  • Assists in maintaining an efficient, well-arranged classroom including interest areas that provide direction and a sense of organization.
  • Keeps equipment and materials in good repair and stored in a safe, orderly fashion.
  • Cleans and sanitizes toys and cots weekly and other times as needed.
  •  Assists in providing materials and activities appropriate for the children’s developmental progress and individual learning styles.
  • Assists in planning for a multi-sensory classroom environment (visual, auditory, tactile, etc)
  • Assists in supporting children’s social-emotional development and providing positive guidance.
  • Assists in providing children with opportunities for success through individual, small group and large group activities, including free play.
  • Involves children in all phases of self-help training (dressing, toileting, handwashing, eating, etc).
  • Utilizes appropriate group management techniques.
  •  Eats with children modeling proper table manners and sharing the same menu .
  •  Encourages daily health routines with children including tooth brushing and hand washing.
  •  Provides adequate supervision ensuring the safety of active children.
  •  Maintains emergency information and initiates emergency action when necessary.
  •  Assists in curriculum planning that includes multi-cultural and multi-ethnic materials, displays, and activities.
  •  Assists in providing educational opportunities through individualized hands-on food experiences that integrate curriculum areas into nutrition (reading readiness, science, math, language, etc).
  •  Provides guidance in nutritional experiences including family style meals (self-service, passing, pouring, table setting, table cleaning, etc).

Assists in establishing positive and productive communication with families:

  •  Assists in maintaining contact with parents through verbal and written communication, posted information, etc.
  • Speaks with families in a friendly, courteous, and respectful manner.

Carries out supplementary and planning responsibilities:

  •  Provides input into daily curriculum.
  •  Maintains accurate, up-to-date records (children's files, time sheets attendance, meal participation forms, inventories, etc.).
  • Helps with maintaining cleanliness of classroom (washes tables before and after snack, sweeps floor, cleans up any spills promptly, etc.)
  •  Attends and participates in monthly staff meetings.
  •  Prepares classroom materials, bulletin boards, learning centers, etc.
  •  Assumes responsibility of classroom in supervisor’s absence.
  •  Reports immediately any child suspected of being abused to the Director.
  •  Follows appropriate dress code set forth by the agency.
  •  Completes required number of training hours annually.
  •  Adheres to policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook and Policy and Procedure Manual.
Educational Background: 
High School Diploma or General Education Certificate and two (2) years’ work experience related to the care and development of children.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Compliance with Act 33, to include documentation of Child Abuse History (Form CY-113) and Criminal History (Form SP4-164) and  FBI fingerprinting.
  • Biannual physical examination and initial TB (Mantoux) Test and freedom from any infectious or communicable disease.
  • Ability to work with and relate well to young children and coworkers.
  • Ability to supervise adults when necessary.
  • Successfully complete the New Staff Orientation.
  • At least 18 years of age.
  • CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse mandated reporter training within 30 days of hire date.
  • 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.

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Mission: 

The YMCA mission is: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) is the national resource office for the Y, one of the nation's leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 22 million men, women and children – of all ages, incomes and backgrounds – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation's health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the longstanding relationships and physical presence needed not just to promise, but also to deliver, lasting personal and social change.

Programs: 
  1. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Nurturing the potential of children and teens
  2. HEALTHY LIVING: Improving the nation’s health and well-being
  3. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Giving back and providing support to neighbors

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Apr 14 2019
Active Until: 
May 14 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit