Before and Afterschool Teacher Aide - Golden View

Visit the YMCA of the East Bay Today with 5 Central Locations; San Ramon (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking energetic team members for their YKids Program. The role involves supporting daily operations, planning activities, and ensuring the well-being of children in a nurturing environment. Ideal candidates will have a passion for education and recreation, along with the ability to engage effectively with diverse groups. This full-time position requires a high school diploma and enrollment in Early Childhood Education courses. Join a dynamic team dedicated to fostering children's growth and development.

Qualifications

• Must enroll in at least 3 units of Early Childhood Education until 12 units completed.
• One year of Early Childhood classroom experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning & implementing curriculum and prepare necessary supplies.
• Care for the health and wellbeing of children and provide first aid when necessary.
• Maintain required program records and ensure Licensing standards are met.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Food Preparation Experience

Sanitation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Early Childhood Education (3 units)

Job description

We are seeking energetic team members for our YKids Program. YKids is a structured before and after school program that offers a great start and finish to every school day. Staff facilitate education and recreation opportunities fun physical activities healthy snacks and positive reinforcement. With a strong focus on STEM we encourage innovation critical thinking problemsolving skills and creativity in all our kids.

POSITION SUMMARY :

These general functions will be carried out in keeping with the Goals Mission and Policies of the YMCA of the East Bay. Assistant Teachers are responsible for supporting the daily operations of the site by providing high quality and responsive care to children and families in a setting that is inclusive for children of all abilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

1. Assist in planning & implementing curriculum within established guidelines and prepare necessary supplies & equipment for relevant program activities.

2. Work cooperatively with all staff to ensure the quality of the program.

3. Help to achieve YMCA Child Care program goals by promoting individual growth and exploration recognizing each childs needs while providing opportunities to enrich their development.

4. Care for the health and wellbeing of children while they are in the program. Give first aid treatment when necessary and report any incidents or injuries promptly to parent director and branch as necessary.

5. Provide appropriate and consistent discipline methods that reinforce positive behaviors in an age appropriate manner.

6. Report and document notable behavior and situations to the appropriate supervisor according to policies and procedures.

7. Initiate strengthen and maintain good communicationboth verbal and nonverbalwith all school personnel families children parents and other community agencies. Positively explain and interpret program standards and policies. Provide ongoing and continuous feedback to parents regarding their childs development including parent conferences and assessments.

8. Maintain required program records.

9. Attend and actively participate in regular program activities department trainings staff meetings and special events as scheduled.

10. Keep the center clean and presentable at all times.

11. Ensure Licensing standards / regulations are met at all times.

12. Other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & 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.

Sufficient strength agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to supervise program activities

Must occasionally lift up to 30 lbs

Able to walk for long periods of time

Visual ability to clearly monitor activities in both indoor and outdoor settings

Mobility to respond quickly to an emergency

QUALIFICATIONS :

High School Diploma or equivalent

Upon hire unless already achieved must enroll in at least 3 units of Early Childhood Education from an accredited college or university per semester until 12 units are successfully completed with a grade of C or better

One year of Early Childhood classroom experience preferred but not required volunteer or paid experience will be considered

Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community

At least 18 years of age

Preemployment health screening and TB clearance

Current certificates for Pediatric First Aid and CPR including a total of 15 hours of preventative health and safety training or completion of this training within 90 days of hire

LiveScan fingerprint and criminal record clearance

Key Skills

Culinary Experience,Restaurant Experience,Food Preparation Experience,Food Service,Kitchen Experience,Dietary Aide Experience,Serving Experience,Cooking,Dietary Department Experience,Sanitation,Food Production Experience,Meal Preparation

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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