Assistant Teacher Early Learning -Logan County

DeKalb Health; Bellefontaine (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The YMCA of Columbus is seeking a part-time Child Care Assistant to support the Lead Teacher in supervising curriculum and classroom activities. You will help greet families, maintain a safe environment, and assist with daily operations.

You will help ensure compliance with YMCA, SUTQ, ODJFS licensing, and related program requirements while supporting enrollment and communication with parents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; must be at least 18 years of age.
• Career Pathway Level as determined by Program’s SUTQ requirements.
• Must submit medical statement as required by ODJFS standards and obtain current first aid, communicable diseases, and child abuse training.
• Passionate belief in the Y’s mission to nurture youth and healthy living.
• Ability to relate to diverse groups within the community.
• Proven ability to build authentic relationships and collaborate in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising the curriculum and activities with the Lead Teacher.
• Greet children and communicate professionally with families and staff.
• Maintain the program environment and assist with cleaning.
• Assist in observations to inform curriculum and assessments.
• Maintain confidentiality of student and school records.
• Enter data as requested by the Lead Teacher or Director.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• Base Pay $14.00 / Hour
• Job Category Child Care
• Employee Type Part Time
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Phone [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

Description

• Thinks, communicates and behaves as a cause-driven leader and role model for other staff and members when it comes to desired staff behaviors; promotes youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility in all job-related functions.
• Assists the lead teacher in supervising and implementing the curriculum including leading activities and assisting with lesson planning and assessments.
• Establishes relationships with families, staff and community partners. Greets each child and parent daily; communicates often and professionally with families, staff and children.
• Maintains program environment and equipment, assists with cleaning.
• Conducts informal and formal observations of children to inform curriculum and assessments.
• Offers children appropriate affection, verbal praise, and acceptance while providing clear and consistent expectations for behavior; sets firm limits with positive phrasing and actions when necessary.
• Assists in ensuring program's compliance with all YMCA, SUTQ, ODJFS licensing, grant and NAEYC requirements.
• Assists with establishing and monitoring individual child goals.
• Maintains prompt hours and follows procedures for absences.
• If applicable, complete duties as required by the Child and Adult Care Food program.
• Establishes, maintains, and provides documents needed for OPDN registry profile and licensing.
• Attends all staff meetings, specialized training and safety training.
• Participates in special events.
• Assists in recruiting children for the program and helps maintain required enrollment numbers.
• Assists with obtaining necessary paperwork from families.
• Assists Lead Teacher in meeting all classroom requirements.
• Professionally represents the Y at local elementary schools.
• Assists in administering required screenings.
• Maintains confidentiality with all student and school records.
• Enters data as requested by the Lead Teacher or Director.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and distance vision. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); must be at least 18 years of age.
• Career Pathway Level as determined by Program’s SUTQ requirements.
• Must submit medical statement as required by ODJFS standards. Must obtain and keep current training certifications in first aid, communicable diseases, child abuse recognition & prevention required by ODJFS.
• Passionate belief in the Y’s cause of nurturing the potential of all youth, supporting healthy living for all people and finding ways to help and support our neighbors.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Proven track record of developing authentic relationships with others.
• Ability to foster a collaborative team approach to solving challenging situations.

Summary

Provides a safe, caring and learning environment for infants, toddlers, and/or preschoolers by performing the essential duties.