Early Childhood Education Assistant Teacher

Summary

Under the direction of the Early Learning Center Director, the assistant teacher staff member will assist the lead teachers with classroom activities under the project-based learning curriculum. Assistant Teachers will follow the daily routine, lead activities, engage with children positively and enrichingly, and supervise children. Occasionally, assistants will be assigned to cover the front desk, answer phone calls, and assist parents with their questions and needs. This position is also responsible for helping with recordkeeping, classroom supplies inventory, and any safety issues. Provides a quality experience to children and parents in accordance with the association's policies and procedures that focus on the YMCA values : honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

Responsibilities :

• Maintain all children's classroom records in an up-to-date accurate and appropriate manner.
• Conduct classroom programs in compliance with department policies and procedures following all state and federal laws and regulations.
• Keep the lead teacher and director informed of incidents, problems and occurrences with staff, children, parents, and program.
• Complete assignments in a timely, organized, neat and accurate manner.
• Attend and participate in regular in-service trainings for staff.
• Assist with the front desk when needed, answering phones, greeting parents and addressing center needs.
• Advise Child Development Director of necessary equipment repair and general maintenance needs
• Follow daily opening and / or closing procedures.
• Maintain work area in an organized and appropriate manner.
• Insure that classroom and program activity areas are kept in an organized and tidy manner.
• Follow the project-based learning model by conducting a goal-oriented and themed curriculum.
• Ensure a safe and healthy environment for all program participants.
• Employ consistent methods of child behavior management and work with all staff to maintain consistent and fair discipline techniques.
• Give attention to and solve day-to-day "crisis" that occur in the program.
• Address parent and program participant concerns in a timely and professional manner.
• Supervise and assist children with meal and snack time.
• Supervise and assist children with toileting and personal care needs.
• Supervise nap / quiet time for children.

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