ELC Assistant Teacher

Findlay YMCA; Findlay, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 15,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Findlay YMCA ELC is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support infants, toddlers, or preschoolers under the supervision of the Lead Teacher. You will help implement lessons, maintain portfolios, and communicate with families and staff to foster a caring, safe learning environment.

Responsibilities include following curricula, maintaining records, attending trainings, and supporting high-quality early childhood programming.

Qualifications

• Understanding and knowledge of children, their behavior and development.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices for the age group.
• Must have or enroll in CPR, First Aid, Child Abuse Prevention, and Prevention of Infectious Diseases.
• Warm and friendly personality and willingness to interact with children.
• Meet licensing qualifications in training and background check.

Responsibilities

• Follow directions from Lead Teacher and Site Director.
• Follow Ohio’s Early Learning Standards and Creative Curriculum guidelines.
• Help maintain daily anecdotal records.
• Attend family events.
• Understand and help update a portfolio for each child.
• Assist with assessments and environmental evaluations.
• Follow YMCA/JCC policies and licensing standards.
• Assist in implementing daily lessons and preparing materials.

Skills

Child development

Understanding of behavior

CPR/First Aid training

Teamwork

Communication with parents

Tools

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

ELC Assistant Teacher# ELC Assistant TeacherHot Job300 E LINCOLN ST - FINDLAY, OH 45840## Assistant Teachers Findlay YMCA ELCWe are seeking Assistant Teachers who WANT TO WORK with INFANTS, TODDLERS OR PRESCHOOL!!! **IF YOU LOVE caring for INFANTS.**...we have a job you will love that will nurture your career!! **If YOU THINK TODDLERS are a beam of sunlight** from the Infinite and Eternal, with possibilities of virtue and vice, but as yet unstained... we have a job for you!! **IF YOU WANT to CHANGE A PRESCHOOL child's life** by creating positive growth while developing their potential.... We have a job for you!!EARN WHILE YOU LEARN= PAID EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY PAID CDA = Child Development Associate Program AVAILABLE This is a free educational program designed to Launch a career in childcare! AGE 16+ must meet additional requirements**POSITION SUMMARY:**Under the direction of the Site Director and/or Assistant Director and Lead Teacher, the Assistant Teacher is responsible for carrying out the day-to-day tasks assigned by the Lead teacher at the specified site. She/he will be responsible for helping in leading program activities, assessment, snack preparation, cleaning, and communicating effectively with the children, their parents, CDC personnel, and the center guests when needed and as assigned by the lead teacher.AGE 16+ must meet additional requirementsPAY RATE Starting at $11.39 per hour (wage increase based on credentials and/or past experience)PAID CDA = Child Development Associate Program AVAILABLE free educational program (must meet requirements)Launch a career in childcare!## Qualifications/Expectations/Accountabilities**QUALIFICATIONS:**1. An understanding and knowledge of children, their behavior and development. 2. Specific knowledge in developmentally appropriate practices for the age group. 3. Must have or enroll in CPR, First Aid, Child Abuse Prevention, and Prevention of Infectious Diseases. 4. Warm and friendly personality and the willingness to interact with the children. 5. Meet ODJFS licensing qualifications in training and background check.**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:**1. Follow directions and complete assigned tasks given from Lead Teacher and Site Director. 2. Follow Ohio’s Early Learning and Development Standards and the Creative Curriculum guidelines. 3. Help to maintain the daily anecdotal records. 4. Attend family events. 5. Understand and help to update a portfolio on each child. 6. Assist with self-assessments, child assessments and environmental assessments. 7. Follow YMCA/JCC childcare policies and procedures, as well as ODJFS licensing standards and Step Up to Quality regulations. 8. Follow and adhere to TQM polices. 9. Responsible for helping the Lead teacher to implement the daily lessons and the preparation of materials and supplies. 10. Help with general housekeeping tasks: disinfecting toys and tables, sweeping and mopping floors, taking trash out at lunch and the end of the day, making sure the microwave and refrigerator are clean, washing dishes, etc. 11. Maintain a professional attitude. 12. Treat children with dignity and speak to them in a friendly, positive, and courteous manner while developing the YMCA character values, caring, faith, honesty, respect, and responsibility. 13. Interact with children and encourage them to share experience, feelings, and ideas. 14. Foster the independence of children, such as cleaning up toys, hand washing, etc. 15. Use positive guidance techniques, such as redirection, anticipation, and elimination of problems, and encourage appropriate behavior. 16. Attend all staff meetings and training programs as requested by the Teacher or Director. 17. Attend 15 hours of in-service training annually. 18. Have complete knowledge of emergency procedures. 19. Assist in maintaining a high-quality learning environment. 20. Model healthy living and lifestyle. 21. Assist with other duties assigned.**ACCOUNTABILITIES:**1. Maintain a safe and secure environment for children, being always aware of child activities. 2. Work as a team member with other staff. 3. Help to maintain a learning environment with developmentally appropriate activities. 4. Communicate effectively and with respect with children, their parents, other CDC staff, and center guests. 5. Report any concerns to your supervisor. 6. Respond to emergencies according to YMCA procedures. 7. Maintain confidentiality regarding personal information on children and staff. 8. Take direction from Lead Teacher.**WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:**The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by and 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. The employee in this position will be required on a regular basic:1. Stand, sit, kneel, walk, bend, squat, crawl, and stoop.2. Use hands, fingers, and arms to reach, grab, hold, handle, push, pull, and perform forward and circular motions.3. Talk and hear.4. Climb or balance.The employee must lift, carry, and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is exposed to fumes and/or chemicals from cleaning products and operating equipment, airborne particles such as dust, and vibrating or moving parts. The noise level is usually moderate to loud.**OUR CULTURE:** Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. **We are welcoming:** we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. **We are genuine:**we value you and embrace your individuality. **We are hopeful:** we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. **We are nurturing:**we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. **We are determined:** above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger, beginning with you.Job Type: Part-timeBenefits:* Employee discount* Flexible schedule* Paid time off* Professional development assistance* Retirement planExperience:* Infant care: 1 year (Preferred)* Childcare: 1 year (Required)Work Location: In person