Assistant Teacher I - Great South Bay

Ymca of Long Island Inc; Bay Shore (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading YMCA organization in Bay Shore, NY, is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support the Lead Teacher in delivering quality educational services. The Assistant Teacher will be responsible for creating a nurturing environment for children, assisting in daily activities, and ensuring effective communication with families. Ideal candidates should possess a High School Diploma and have experience working with preschool children.

Qualifications

• One to two years related experience in a group setting with preschool children.
• Maintain training requirements per Office of Licensing.
• Child Abuse prevention training within 30 days of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Assist Lead Teacher in planning and implementing daily programs.
• Maintain healthy and safe classroom environment.
• Communicate with parents about children's progress.

Skills

Effective Communication

Relationship Building

Team Collaboration

Nurturing Children

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

AED Certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Great South Bay YMCA - Bay Shore, NY

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $16.50 - $17.25 Hourly

Job Shift: Day

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Assistant Teacher will support the Lead Teacher to ensure that families receive quality services which provide for growth in academics, social and emotional development, and that the program meets the educational, physical and developmental needs of the program participants. The Assistant Teacher will assist the Lead Teacher in planning, scheduling and implementing the daily program, and making daily observations of the children. Responsibilities also include communicating effectively with the parents/guardians by keeping them up to date on their children’s progress and providing a nurturing and caring environment for the children.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Assist the Lead Teacher in maintaining healthy and safe classroom environment of children.
• Assist the Lead Teacher in maintaining the organization/appearance and décor of the assigned classroom (bulletin boards, displays, storage areas, general cleanliness, etc.).
• Assist the Lead Teacher in implementing an age appropriate curriculum.
• Work with the different age groups and classes upon request.
• Participate in YMCA sponsored special events.
• Participate in staff meetings, training and workshops to enhance professional growth.
• Provide consistent interaction, encouragement, nurturance for all children on all levels (floors, sitting at tables, etc.)
• Model relationship-building skills in all interactions. Assist in response to all parent inquiries and concerns in timely manner.
• Attend trainings and meetings in absence of Lead Teacher, and at other times as requested or appropriate.
• Perform other job-related duties as requested and necessary.
• Adhere to all Department of Health and YMCA of Long Island standards, expectations and regulations.
• Maintain hygiene habits in accordance with CDC guidelines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• One to two years related experience in a group setting with preschool children.
• Maintain training requirements as required by the Office of Licensing.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Experience in assisting with curriculum implementation and being a contributing team member is essential.
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications.
• Child Abuse prevention training within 30 days of hire date.