Assitant Teacher- First Baptist

Kids for the Future; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Kids for the Future is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support the Lead Teacher in social, physical, and mental development of children in a YMCA-affiliated daycare setting.

You will help plan activities, ensure safety, and support nutrition and classroom routines. The role requires a passion for working with children, valid certifications or willingness to obtain them within 90 days, and adherence to licensing standards.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent. Associate’s degree in child development, Education or related field preferred.
• Certifications: Current First Aid, Communicable Disease, Child Abuse Recognition and Prevention and CPR certifications or willingness to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Experience: Must have experience working with children.
• Be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing and coordinating childcare programs for assigned classroom and age group.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, local and Step Up to Quality regulations.
• Ensure YMCA safety standards and protect children's safety and well-being.
• Interact with children at their developmental level.
• Assist in weekly lesson plan development and activities.
• Assist with planning meals and snacks meeting nutritional guidelines.
• Assist with budget and program fee collection.

Skills

Experience working with children

Team player

Education

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

Associate’s degree in child development or related field preferred

Job description

• Base Pay $15.00 / Hour
• Job Category Childcare
• Employee Type PT Non-Exempt

Description

First Baptist ELC GMV YMCA

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Status: Regular, Part-Time

Shifts are Monday-Friday between 6:30am-6:00pm.
Starting wage $15.00/hour

**300 Sign On Bonus**
Sign on Bonuses will be awarded after completion of your first 30/60/90 days

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Lead Teacher, the Assistant Teacher is responsible for the social, physical, spiritual, and mental development of each child within their care. In accordance with ODJFS and “Step Up to Quality” standards, he or she will also assist in the planning, development, and implementation of all activities, as well as keeping the safety and well-being of the children as a first priority.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assists in managing, directing, and coordinating high-quality, childcare programs and activities for assigned classroom and age group.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, local, and “Step Up to Quality” regulations as they relate to program areas.
• Ensures YMCA standards are met, safety procedures are followed and ensures the safety and well-being of children as a first priority.
• Interacts with children on their individual levels of development.
• Assists in development and implementation of weekly lesson plans that are effective and fit children’s needs, interests, and developmental level.
• Assists with planning and posting meals and snacks that meet all nutritional guidelines.
• Manages and controls program budget and ensures program operates within budget and program fees are collected.
• Implements marketing for childcare programs that positively impact the attendance registration of these programs.
• Assists with developing and maintaining relationships with state childcare licensing agency, school administration, parent groups, and other organizations and agencies related to the assigned programs.
• Trains, supervises, and evaluates staff on YMCA policies and procedures regarding the center, state licensing, interactions, supervision of children, and communication with parents.
• Responds to all agency, parent, and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
• Documents and reports to the Lead Teacher any special needs or problems of an individual child, staff, or parent(s).
• Aids in maintaining the appearance of the classroom/outside areas which includes keeping supplies, materials and equipment in the rooms in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Attends staff meetings and ongoing trainings (15 hours per year or 4 5 hours per three years to include first aide, communicable disease recognition and prevention, CPR and child development classes.)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent. Associate’s degree in child development, Education or related field preferred.
• Certifications: Current First Aid, Communicable Disease, Child Abuse Recognition and Prevention and CPR certifications or willingness to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Experience: Must have experience working with children.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Possess knowledge and understanding of the developmental stages of a child.
• Be at least 18 years of age.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) while maintain alertness for long periods of time.
• Exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to interpret, adopt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Must be creative and enthusiastic to staff and program participants.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills with families, children, and other staff.
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency.
• Ability to maintain emotional control and composure in turbulent, challenging and changing conditions.

Must be a team player, dependable, detail-oriented, maintain high personal morale performing job functions, meet deadlines, and maintain prompt and regular attendance.