Classroom Assistant

Greater Wichita YMCA; Andover (KS); On-site; USD 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Greater Wichita YMCA is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support classroom activities and monitor developmental progress of children aged birth through six years in a group setting. You will assist the lead Teacher with lessons, supervise activities, and communicate with families.

Responsibilities include following lesson plans, maintaining a safe and organized environment, and supporting discipline and learning goals as directed by the Teacher/Director.

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom Teacher to implement weekly lessons and activities and monitor developmental progress of students.
• Follow posted lesson plans and classroom schedule as directed by Teacher.
• Participate in planning.
• Record observations as directed by Teacher for developmental progress and behavior concerns.
• Facilitate childrens learning through participation and encouragement.
• Assist any child who needs fed/changed/taken care of, etc.
• Supervise playground activities.

Job description

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• Job Category:** CHILDCARE
• Industry:** Childcare, Education
  

Job Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom Teacher to implement weekly lessons and
  activities and monitor developmental progress of students.
• Follow posted lesson plans and classroom schedule as directed by Teacher.
• Participate in planning.
• Record observations as directed by Teacher for developmental
  progress and behavior concerns.
• Facilitate childrens learning through participation and
  encouragement.
• Assist any child who needs fed/changed/taken care of, etc.
• Supervise playground activities.

Parent Communication

• Maintain positive, open relations with all families.
• Address and greet parents by name upon arrival and departure.
• Reinforce daily to parent and child the successes and positive
  behaviors exhibited.
• Keep record of all behavior concerns as may arise and communicate
  them to the classroom teacher.
• Redirect parent concerns to the classroom Teacher and/or
  Teacher/Director.

Classroom Organization

• Manage all classroom supplies and equipment in a safe and organized
  manner.
• Complete all attendance and food service records as required.
• Maintain the classroom environment to support smooth transitions and
  the independent learning of children.
• Maintain neatly all storage areas.
• Follow cleaning schedule, as posted and additional items deemed
  necessary.
• Display all postings and childrens work in a neat and orderly
  manner.

Maintain a safe, secure and clean environment

• Lift and carry children as needed.
• Follow all program guidelines in regards to food service, clean up
  and food storage.
• Complete accident / incident reports in a timely manner, following
  the chain of command have the report signed and provide a copy to
  the parent on the day of the incident.
• Support and demonstrate discipline practices in accordance with the
  YMCA policies and KDHE regulations.
• Support and follow all individual behavior plans for children as
  directed by classroom Teacher.
• Report all work related injuries to the Teacher/Director immediately
  and document in writing, on the appropriate form all pertinent
  information on the day of injury.
• Report immediately to your Teacher/Director any suspect of child
  abuse or neglect.
• Support toilet training and assist children when accidents occur.
• Help set up for meals and snacks, supervise children and participate
  in family style food service.
• Sanitize table for foodservice. Clean tables and floors following
  each meal or snack.
• Attend all required staff meetings and trainings.
• Follow program dress code.
• Maintain appropriate attendance.
• Maintain confidentiality on a strict need to know basis with
  parents, staff, outside agencies, and the general community.
• Display and model at all times the four Character Development
  aspects of Respect, Responsibility, Honest and Caring.
• Plan and complete inservice hours as required by KDHE and as
  requested by Teacher/Director
• Demonstrate an understanding and acceptance of the program
  philosophy, policies, procedures and student goals and objectives.

Summary

This position is responsible for supporting the developmental needs of
children birth through six years of age in a group setting.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to: encouraging and
participating with children in daily activities, supervising up to 12
children, following posted class schedule and lesson plans as well as
classroom discipline practices as well as maintaining positive relations
and communications with families, partnership agencies and program
staff. Other duties wi l include preparation of activities and
materials, and cleaning of classroom and equipment. The Assistant
Teacher shall assume the lead classroom role when the Teacher is absent.