Early Childhood Asst. Teacher Part-Time Dillard

Young Mens Christian Association Of Wichita Falls; Wichita Falls (TX); Presencial; USD 14.000 - 19.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Young Men’s Christian Association Of Wichita Falls (YMCA) is seeking a Part Time Teacher Assistant at the YMCA Dillard Early Learning and Youth Academy Branch in Wichita Falls, TX 76302. Under the Lead Teacher, you will help manage the classroom and provide a quality experience for children and parents in line with YMCA values.

You will support curriculum activities, follow daily schedules, apply positive guidance, keep records, and help create a safe, engaging learning environment.

Formación

• Must meet or exceed state licensing requirements for age (18), education, and experience.
• Must submit to and pass a licensing fingerprint check.
• Must maintain CPR/AED/First Aid and Food Handler’s certificates.
• Previous experience with children in a developmental or licensed childcare setting preferred.
• Ability to implement age-appropriate developmentally appropriate program activities.
• Strong interaction and communication with children, parents and staff.
• Maintain 30 hours of professional development each year.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in implementing curriculum activities and lesson plans.
• Follow program schedule for classroom, outdoor time, meals, snacks and activities.
• Use positive guidance techniques per state regulations; counsel children as needed.
• Keep accurate records of each child’s milestones, accidents, notes and attendance.
• Help establish a developmentally appropriate learning environment.
• Maintain knowledge of Texas Minimum Standards for center operations.
• Supervise children, classroom and activities.
• Observe and report repairs to lead teacher; ensure health and safety.
• Attend family nights, program activities, staff meetings and training.
• Accept temporary assignments to fit association needs; may work at different locations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal communication

Classroom supervision

Curriculum support

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Educación

High School

Herramientas

CPR/AED/First Aid Certification

Food Handler’s Certificate

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Job Details

Job Location: YMCA Dillard Early Learning and Youth Academy Branch – Wichita Falls, TX 76302
Position Type: Part Time
Education Level: High School
Salary Range: $10.00 - $14.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage: None
Job Shift: Day

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Lead Teacher, assists in the daily management and supervision of the classroom and children. Provides a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on the YMCA values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

Essential Functions

• Assist in implementing curriculum activities and lesson plans.
• Follow program schedule for the classroom, outdoor time, meals, snacks and special activities.
• Use positive guidance techniques consistent with state licensing regulations; counsel children when social, academic or adjustment problems arise.
• Keep accurate and current records of each child’s developmental milestones, student accidents, anecdotal notes, and attendance.
• Help establish developmentally appropriate room arrangement, décor, and learning environment in the classroom, consistent with the program’s philosophy and goals.
• Have working knowledge of Texas Minimum Standards as they pertain to center operations.
• Supervise the children, classroom, and all activities.
• Observe, record, and report to the lead teacher any needed repairs to the building, play area, equipment, or toys throughout the facility; ensure that children are not exposed to equipment or situations that could affect their health and safety.
• Attend and participate in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training.
• Accept temporary work assignments or schedules in the event regular staff is not available, such as taking responsibility for the classroom in the event of lead teacher absence, answering the phone, cooking, and assisting in management of program to fit the needs of the association as assigned by manager.
• May work at any location and adjust your schedule as to the needs of the association.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.

Physical Demands

Ability to plan, lead and participate in activities. Must be able to repeatedly bend, stoop, run and lift and carry children.

YMCA Competencies (Leader)

• Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values; demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs; recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them; supports fundraising.
• Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions; builds rapport and relates well to others; seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view and remains calm in challenging situations; listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively; takes initiative to assist in developing others.
• Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another; embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience; establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings; follows budgeting policies and procedures and reports all financial irregularities immediately; strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver high-value experience for members.
• Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance; demonstrates an openness to change and seeks opportunities in the change process; accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations and how they impact relationships; has functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

Qualifications

• Must meet or exceed state licensing requirements for age (18), education, and experience.
• Must submit to and expect to pass a licensing fingerprint check.
• Must maintain a current CPR/AED/First Aid certificate, as well as a current Food Handler’s certificate.
• Previous experience working with children in a developmental or licensed childcare setting preferred.
• Ability to implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.
• Must be able to effectively interact and communicate with children, parents and staff.
• Must maintain 30 hours of professional development each year.

Other Requirements

• Within 30 days of hire: completion of YMCA Child Abuse Prevention and Risk Management training; CPR; First Aid; AED; Food Handlers Certification and Bloodborne Pathogens. Adhere to association and position training requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.
• Experience and ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.