Internal Use for Early Education Apprentice Program (EEAP) ONLY
Oakland, CA - USA
Job Summary
- Assist Teachers in planning preparing and implementing learning activities that meet curriculum goals for individuals or groups of children.
- Provide guidance and active supervision to children during all program activities.
- Interact with children using intentional and responsive verbal and non-verbal strategies.
- Assist Teachers in collecting photos and anecdotes to document childrens learning.
- Assist Teachers by accompanying them during Home Visits with families when requested.
- Assist Teachers by covering classroom ratios and supervision during break times lunch times and meeting/paperwork time.
- Create warm and welcoming relationships with children and families.
- Assist Teachers in maintaining stimulating safe and developmentally appropriate classroom and outdoor environments. This may include daily monitoring and inspection of physical environments.
- Assist families in signing in and out accurately as well as maintain accurate attendance head count meal count and Infant Toddler daily records.
- Provide food dishes utensils and other supplies to each classroom in time for meal service. Clean and sanitize dishes and utensils after every use.
- Assist with food preparation based on what is indicated on the daily menu utilizing health and sanitation procedures including washing hands using gloves and sanitizing food preparation areas properly.
- Clean and sanitize materials and equipment including thermometers before and after every use.
- Attend meetings and trainings as required.
- Create and implement a work plan as assigned by supervisor.
- Seek direction from supervisor if unclear about any work assignment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
MEASURE OF EFFECTIVENESS
This position has a primary impact on the operations of the ECI Program. Therefore the effectiveness of the fulfillment of this position should be measured by:
- The knowledge and implementation of relevant/required program procedures.
- The sound administration of systems and records that are up-to-date and accurate.
- A healthy and safe workplace and school environment.
- Positive outcomes for children and families that are aligned with program goals.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls; and talk or hear.
- The employee is often required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop kneel crouch or crawl.
- The employee must lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
- The employee is required to work outdoors daily.
- Mobility to quickly respond to emergencies
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:
- Inclusion
- Communication and Influence
- Emotional Maturity
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or equivalent unless enrolled through an academic institution
- One year of Early Childhood classroom experience preferred but not required volunteer or paid experience will be considered
- Ability to work effectively in a high stress environment
- Pre-employment physical examination and TB clearance
- Proof of immunization for Covid-19 Measles and Pertussis Flu vaccination recommended but not required
- LiveScan fingerprint and criminal record 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
- Must be able to communicate in English with proficiency bilingual or multilingual preferred
- Experience working with children and families of diverse cultural backgrounds
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word Outlook and other computer programs
About Company
YMCA of the East Bay has 5 easy to access central locations in Albany, Berkeley, Richmond, Oakland & Pleasant Hill. We have health & fitness classes, programs for kids & teens and affordable child care and drop-in child watch.