Early Care & Education Assistant Teacher (GRN)

Akron Area YMCA
$12 - $12 an hour
Green, Ohio
Part time
1 day ago

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The assistant teacher is responsible for assisting the lead teacher in all aspects of care, education and safety of the children in the classroom. They will incorporate the values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility and faith in all aspects of his/her job performance.


OUR CULTURE:
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Assist the teacher as directed with all activities including meals, snacks and naptime.
  • Responsible for fulfilling duties of Lead Teacher when requested by director/assistant director.
  • Maintain a safe & clean environment at all times in the classroom and center.
  • Assist the teacher in guiding the children’s behavior & learning through active interaction and implementation of the lesson plans.
  • Assist the teacher in maintaining accurate records for licensing, USDA & other funding agencies.
  • Assist with implementation of the Assessment Tool.
  • Attend to toileting needs, change diapers and feed children who are unable to feed themselves.
  • Assist the teacher in maintaining the classroom to meet all ODJFS and Step Up to Quality requirements.
  • Appreciate the diversity of families and how to effectively & appropriately share with them information about their child when directed by teacher or director/assistant director.
  • Make daily observations of health of children and take appropriate action.
  • Attend staff meetings, workshops and conferences as requested or required.
  • Must complete required licensing trainings and Step Up trainings within the first 30 days of employment and 20 hours or more of Step Up trainings every 2 years.
  • Understand the need for and play an active role the Annual Campaign & UW Campaigns.
  • Take the initiative to do what needs to be done.
  • Know and follow all state and center emergency policies and procedures.
  • Maintain a professional demeanor.
  • Be responsible for the appearance and cleanliness of the learning environment of the site.
  • Other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS | ABUSE PREVENTION:

Upholding the YMCA’s commitment to the safety and well-being of youth in our programs is a core responsibility of all staff regardless of position.

  • Attend required abuse risk management training.
  • Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers.
  • Adhere to procedures related to managing and supervising high-risk activities.
  • Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
  • Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

  • Emotional Maturity: Acts in alignment with organizational values in all situations. Accepts responsibility for behavior. Leads with Empathy, anticipation how actions and words impact others.
  • Inclusion: Embraces all dimensions of diversity by treating all people with dignity, compassion, and respect. Creates a safe environment in which others feel welcome and respected.
  • Engaging Community: Recognizes and articulates that the Y is a not-for-profit, charitable organization committed to serving the entire community. Serves others by intentionally welcoming, connecting and supporting them, and inviting them to get involved and give back to the community.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must qualify under ODJFS stipulations:
    • A copy of a high school diploma recognized by the state board of education or the appropriate agency of another state as equivalent to a high school education required.
    • Official college transcripts preferred.
    • Each administrator, employee, and child care staff member shall receive a medical examination from a licensed physician, a physician's assistant, advanced practice nurse or a certified nurse practitioner within twelve months prior to the first day of employment.
    • Complete ODJFS orientation training shall be completed within ninety days of starting employment at the center as a child care staff member.
    • Complete FBI and BCI background checks.
  • Experience working with children preferred.
  • Must maintain professional appearance, strong communication, organization and administrative skills.
  • Must believe in YMCA’s philosophy and mission and willing to teach, model and implement character development values.
  • Must be flexible and maintain positive attitude.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record if responsible for driving YMCA vehicles.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • This job involves sitting and standing for long periods as well as stooping, squatting, lifting, carrying, pushing and climbing.
  • Must be able to assist a child in distress weighing up to 50lbs.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
  • Tasks that involve infrequent exposure to blood, bodily fluids or tissues
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