PreschoolInfant Teacher Assistant
PreschoolInfant Teacher Assistant
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Job Description
Overview
Under supervision of the FT Preschool Head Teacher and Coordinator the Preschool/Infant Teacher Assistant shall assist in the supervision of the children in his/her designated YMCA Infant or Preschool classroom.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Head Teacher in providing a positive and safe learning environment for all participants; following all CDC and licensing regulations for center.
- Assist in the implementation of acceptable age and developmentally appropriate behavior management techniques (in consultation with the Teacher).
- Responsible for the health and safety of the children in our program at all times assuring following all cleaning protocols.
- Encourage preschoolers to maintain focus and participate during small group time.
- Administer small group activities such as games art and stories and assist in supervision of all assigned activities while students are in our care.
- Assist with daily scheduled routine.
- Assist teacher in the preparation of materials and daily activities for the children.
- Assist children with diaper changing/toileting needs in the Infant room or preschoolers in the event of bathroom accidents.
- Maintain cleanliness and orderly appearance of the classroom and facility.
- Report any suspected child abuse to teacher. Document as necessary
- Understand and implement all emergency plans and procedures of your classroom and facility.
- Ensure that the children are released only to the custodial parent/guardian or person authorized by the custodial parent/guardian signedin/signedout properly on a daily basis.
- Responsible for keeping supplies wellstocked (i.e. diapers sent in by parents; centers toilet paper paper towels soap plates etc.. Will notify Head Teacher when supplies are low.
- Conduct self in a professional manner at all times with children parents coworkers school personnel and community.
- Attend staff meetings and inservice trainings as required by the Y.
Qualifications
The incumbent must be at least 18 years of age with a high school education and have at least one year of experience working with infant children. Education degree preferrred but not required. The incumbent must have a warm and friendly personality be sensitive toward the feelings and needs of others be able to relate well to children be mature be responsible be organized act as a role model for the children and demonstrate a commitment to the YMCA philosophy and core values (caring honest respect and responsibility).
Employment Type
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