Early Learning Assistant: Classroom Support & Growth

YWCA Hartford Region, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

YWCA Hartford Region, Inc. seeks a Teacher Assistant to support the Head Teacher in creating a safe, respectful environment for children in our Early Learning Centers.

You will help deliver classroom and outdoor curriculum, support positive guidance, and maintain communication with families. Responsibilities include assisting with snack prep, classroom setup, incident reporting, and participating in trainings to stay current with best practices in child development.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to develop age-appropriate exhibits and activities for the classroom.
• Basic knowledge of the principles of Child Development;
• 18 years of age or older
• CPR/First Aid certification or certification within two months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, developing, and delivering classroom and outdoor curriculum to meet the physical, emotional, and intellectual needs of each child, enabling children to develop and grow in their interests and abilities.
• Assist in the development of short and long-term goals for the improvement of class programs.
• Implements individual Support Plans;
• Supports student activities through direct participation with children.
• Assists in maintaining an orderly, safe, healthy, and inviting environment per accreditation.
• Ensures appropriate classroom behavior management, supporting children by providing positive guidance and redirection.
• Implements YWCA Hartford Region’s Positive Guidance Policies;
• Performs snack preparation, delivery, and clean-up; and monitoring of bathroom facilities.
• Develops and maintains positive ongoing communication with parents sensitively and responsively.
• Assumes daily classroom responsibilities in the absence of the Head Teacher I or II.
• Follows defined protocols for reporting suspected child abuse and neglect;
• Assists with developmental observations and assessments as outlined;
• Reports all child-related incidents within 1 hour;
• Maintains confidentiality;
• Attends Sanctuary Training and other job-related trainings.

Skills

Approachability

Composure

Customer Focus

Emotional Intelligence

Ethics and Integrity

Personal Accountability

Self-Development

Results Oriented

Trust and Respect

Work Relationships

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

YWCA Hartford Region, Inc. seeks a Teacher Assistant to support the Head Teacher in creating a safe, respectful environment for children in our Early Learning Centers.

You will help deliver classroom and outdoor curriculum, support positive guidance, and maintain communication with families. Responsibilities include assisting with snack prep, classroom setup, incident reporting, and participating in trainings to stay current with best practices in child development.