AFTERSCHOOL TEACHING ASSISTANT

YMCA of Central New York; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 25,571 - 36,420; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

YMCA Membership

Job summary

A community-focused non-profit organization in Syracuse is seeking a part-time After School Teaching Assistant. This position involves assisting in arts education, ensuring student safety, and fostering a positive classroom environment. Ideal candidates should have strong classroom management, communication, and organizational skills, along with a passion for youth development. This is a rewarding role for those dedicated to supporting educational initiatives in the community.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working directly with elementary-age students in an education related environment.
• Ability to work both within a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in implementing arts lessons.
• Create a safe and trusting creative environment.
• Ensure the safety of all students.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of classroom spaces.
• Communicate respectfully with all stakeholders.
• Reinforce positive behaviors.

Skills

Classroom management

Organization

Interpersonal communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED; college degree preferred

Job description

Position:AFTERSCHOOL TEACHING ASSISTANT

Location: McKinley Brighton Elementary School

Job Id:1910

# of Openings:1

Reports To: After School Arts Program Administrator

Work Location: McKinley Brighton Elementary, Syracuse, NY

FLSA: Non-exempt – Part-time

Work Schedule: M-Th 3:45 pm -5:45 pm

Salary Range: $22.50/hour

A Career with a Cause:

We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and grow. 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.

Our purpose is to strengthen the foundations of communities and families through our key areas of focus: youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. We are committed to these causes because a strong community is achieved when we invest in our children, health, neighbors, and values. Historically founded on the Christian principles of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility; our mission is to put these principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

We are for ALL.

Position Summary:

This position supports the mission and work of the Y, a leading nonprofit charitable organization. Under the direction of the After School Program Administrator and the Arts Branch Executive Director, the After School Arts Program Teaching Assistant is a team player who demonstrates strong skills in classroom management; organization; interpersonal, verbal and written communication; and collaborative relationships. The Teaching Assistant’s responsibilities include attendance-keeping, day-to-day classroom management, and helping the classroom teacher as needed with instruction, while keeping in line with the YMCA values of honesty, respect, responsibility and caring. The Teaching Assistant provides leadership and assures the well-being for all, in line with YMCA of the USA guidelines and Association policies.

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary Range, $22.50/hour Part-time Non-exempt
• YMCA Membership

Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks:

The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assist teachers in implementing arts lessons that increase the knowledge of arts principles and expand the student’s interest in art.
• Create a safe and trusting creative environment in the classroom.
• Ensure the safety of all students.
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of classroom spaces.
• Communicate respectfully and clearly with all students, administrators, and parents.
• Reinforce positive behaviors and creative strides.
• Handle disruptive behaviors in accordance with the SCSD Code of Conduct and all program procedures.
• Follow all guidelines and procedures stated in the program’s staff handbook.
• Maintain required paperwork for the After School Arts Program Administrator.
• Attend mandatory YMCA/Syracuse City School District trainings as/when required.
• All other duties as assigned by the Program Administrator or Executive Director
• Engaging Community: Builds bridges with others in the community to ensure the Y’s work is community-focused and welcoming of all, providing community benefit
• Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents, and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence
• Program/Project Management: Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs

Experience, Education, and Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED; college degree preferred.
• Prior experience working directly with elementary-age students in an education related environment.
• Possess and demonstrate excellent organizational, verbal and written communication, interpersonal, decision-making, problem solving and leadership skills.
• Possess and demonstrate ability to work both within a team and independently.