Assistant Teacher (West Side YMCA)

Description:

The YMCA of Greater New York reaches half a million New Yorkers through programs that focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.  The West Side YMCA is seeking experienced individuals to will assist with implementing developmentally appropriate child-centered curriculum, that encourages learning through exploration and discovery, and promotes the development of a positive self-image.  The Assistant Teacher will model positive social interactions, language, and implement positive class management techniques and strategies.  All practices the Assistant Teacher uses must be consistent with guidelines put forth by the NYC Department of Health / Bureau of Day Care and must be in line with the mission and values of the YMCA of Greater New York.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the health, safety and well-being of children in the program, by providing close supervision of all activities.
• Assist the Teacher with creating and leading developmentally appropriate lessons and activities.
• Work as a supportive team member.
• Maintain a clean and safe classroom environment, by reporting and/or removing all potential hazards and by setting up spaces and materials with a focus on supporting child learning.
• Prepare food for children and maintain a family style setting for eating, conducive to language, cognitive and social development, as well as the development of healthy habits.
• Maintain accurate program documentation including but not limited to incident, accident and behavior reports, attendance sheets,  sign-in / sign-out sheets, development and growth forms; document eating and sleeping, as well as any areas of concern.
• Ensure all YMCA of Greater New York and Department of Health / Bureau of Day Care guidelines are followed.
• Actively participate in all training sessions, designated meetings, and special events.

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