Teacher Assistant

• Assist the Lead Teacher with daily preschool classroom activities including academic enrichment physical activities arts and crafts music story time lunch and snack routines.
• Support classroom instruction and be prepared to lead activities in the absence of the Lead Teacher.
• Become familiar with New York State Universal Pre-Kindergarten guidelines YMCA Preschool program objectives and OCFS regulations.
• Help create and maintain a safe healthy positive and engaging classroom environment.
• Supervise children at all times while maintaining appropriate licensing ratios and safety standards.
• Support childrens social-emotional development while fostering the YMCA character values of caring honesty respect and responsibility.
• Provide children with age-appropriate nutritious snacks while following program guidelines.
• Assist with classroom organization cleaning and general housekeeping duties to ensure a safe and welcoming learning environment.
• Maintain required classroom documentation including attendance health checks participant records and other child care records as needed.
• Complete incident reports for injuries or illnesses requiring first aid and communicate concerns with families and leadership as required.
• Build positive relationships with children families and staff while maintaining professional communication.
• Greet children and families by name whenever possible and provide a welcoming YMCA experience.
• Report classroom concerns child needs or program issues to the Lead Teacher and Early Learning Leadership Team.
• Participate in additional program hours as needed for half days snow days school holidays and special program needs.
• Complete required NYS OCFS professional development training (minimum of 30 hours every two years including required training within the first six months of employment).
• Follow all YMCA policies and procedures including child abuse prevention emergency procedures medical procedures and behavior management guidelines.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Pursuing a Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential in Preschool preferred.
• Experience working with children ages 35 years old preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Demonstrates maturity responsibility patience and a genuine interest in working with young children.
• Knowledge of age-appropriate activities child development and preschool learning expectations.
• Ability to create a positive inclusive and supportive environment for all children.
• Demonstrates cultural awareness and sensitivity to childrens individual needs.
• Ability to build childrens confidence while maintaining a safe and secure classroom environment.

• ELC Hawthorne
  170 Bradhurst Avenue
  Hawthorne NY 10532

Required Experience:

Junior IC