Assistant Teacher
POSITION TITLE:
Assistant Teacher
POSITION SUMMARY
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Under the guidance and supervision of the Childcare Director, the Assistant Teacher is responsible for providing direction for the program and classroom, and implementing program curriculum, along with providing a quality experience to children and parents that focus on the Y values.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
All Childcare Teachers are expected to fulfill the following functions:
1. Ability to design, organize and implement age appropriate and developmentally appropriate daily lesson/activity plans
2. Ability to solve practical problems and work through situations of varying gravity
3. Maintain continuing education credits (STARS) required by state licensing
4. Supervise the children, classroom and all activities in a safe environment
5. Conduct parent conferences and maintain positive relationships and effective communication with parents
6. Maintain required program records
7. Attend and participate in family nights, program activities, staff meetings and staff training
8. Understand ratios and youth staff, know the number of youth in program at all times
9. Communicate effectively the behavior of the child and not the character of the child
10. Facilitate transportation safety
In addition to the essential duties and responsibilities, Assistant Teachers will:
● Attend all staff meetings and in-services
● Assist in fundraising activities and special volunteer events
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
● Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and switch tasks as new challenges and projects emerge.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. At least 18 years of age.
2. Alarm/Emergency Procedures training within 90 days of hire and biannually thereafter.
3. CPR, First Aid and Child Abuse Prevention training within 90 days of hire and biannually thereafter.
4. New Employee Orientation within 90 days of hire.
5. Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting is preferred.
WAGE AND HOUR INFORMATION
$15.00 hourly, non exempt
HOW TO APPLY
Please visit https://sheridanymca.org/work-at-the-y/ to download and complete our application. Applications can be submitted in person to 417 N Jefferson Street; or by emailing them to apply@sheridanymca.org
