Early Childhood Teacher Assistant

Description:

Under the direction of the Childcare Center Director, the Early Childhood Teacher Assistant attends to children in the designated area; observes and monitors play activities, reads, plays games, administers meals and snacks, keeps area and children clean and tidy. The Teacher Assistant will accompany children on walks or other outings, assist lead teacher with implementing activities and always ensures safety and well-being of children in their care. The position is responsible for demonstrating YMCA leadership competencies to ensure the mission, purpose, image and core values of the YMCA of Greater Rochester is conveyed.

Responsibilities:

• Assist lead teacher in implementing daily classroom activities and lesson planning.

• Develop and maintain a positive relationship with staff and parents.

• Maintain a safe and attractive environment for all children in the program.

• Assist in the preparation and distribution of snacks and meals.

• Assist with cleanliness in classroom and childcare facility.

• Know the emergency procedures, rules, and regulations.

• Know and implement established child care policies and NYS OCFS regulations.

• Attend all required meetings and training.

• Maintain required certifications.

• All other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to supervise children by sight and sound at all times.

• Ability to move quickly to react to safety issues in the setting (i.e. climbing, aggressive behavior).

• Ability to remain calm, objective and respectful in potentially stressful situations (i.e. crying upset child, upset parent, or upset staff).

• Ability to move around the room to assist children and supervise children with daily activities, social interaction, physical and emotional needs.

• Ability to lift young children and objects (food baskets and supplies) up to 40 lbs.

• Ability to work in all elements (i.e. outside in all weather)Ability to move from program site to branch or site to site, and is required to enter all YMCA environments including, program space, buses, schools, pools, and program area.

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