Seasonal / Temporary Summer Camp Teacher's Aide - Castro Valley
Seasonal / Temporary Summer Camp Teacher's Aide - Castro Valley
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Job Description
We are seeking energetic seasonal / temporary team members for our Y-Kids Program Summer Program in Albany. The Y-Kids Summer Program in Albany is a structured program that offers a fun and safe environment for children to foster long lasting friendships. Staff facilitate education and recreation opportunities fun physical activities healthy snacks and positive reinforcement.
POSITION SUMMARY:
These general functions will be carried out in keeping with the Goals Mission and Policies of the YMCA of the East Bay. Assistant Teachers are responsible for supporting the daily operations of the site by providing high quality and responsive care to children and families in a setting that is inclusive for children of all abilities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Assist in planning & implementing curriculum within established guidelines and prepare necessary supplies & equipment for relevant program activities.
2. Work cooperatively with all staff to ensure the quality of the program.
3. Help to achieve YMCA Child Care program goals by promoting individual growth and exploration recognizing each childs needs while providing opportunities to enrich their development.
4. Care for the health and well-being of children while they are in the program. Give first aid treatment when necessary and report any incidents or injuries promptly to parent director and branch as necessary.
5. Provide appropriate and consistent discipline methods that reinforce positive behaviors in an age appropriate manner.
6. Report and document notable behavior and situations to the appropriate supervisor according to policies and procedures.
7. Initiate strengthen and maintain good communicationboth verbal and non-verbalwith all school personnel families children parents and other community agencies. Positively explain and interpret program standards and policies. Provide ongoing and continuous feedback to parents regarding their childs development including parent conferences and assessments.
8. Maintain required program records.
9. Attend and actively participate in regular program activities department trainings staff meetings and special events as scheduled.
10. Keep the center clean and presentable at all times.
11. Ensure Licensing standards/regulations are met at all times.
12. Other duties as assigned.
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.
Sufficient strength agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to supervise program activities
Must occasionally lift up to 30 lbs
Frequent bending & standing
Able to walk for long periods of time
Visual ability to clearly monitor activities in both indoor and outdoor settings
Mobility to respond quickly to an emergency
QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Upon hire unless already achieved must enroll in at least 3 units of Early Childhood Education from an accredited college or university per semester until 12 units are successfully completed with a grade of C or better
One year of Early Childhood classroom experience preferred but not required volunteer or paid experience will be considered
Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community
At least 18 years of age
Pre-employment health screening and TB clearance
Current certificates for Pediatric First Aid and CPR including a total of 15 hours of preventative health and safety training or completion of this training within 90 days of hire
LiveScan fingerprint and criminal record clearance
Employment Type
Temp
