FT ELC Assistant Teacher (Toddler Classroom)

Montclairymca; Montclair (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

YMCA membership

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Retirement plan

Program discounts

Job summary

Montclair YMCA is hiring a Full-Time Early Childhood Assistant Teacher for the Toddler Classroom in Montclair, NJ. You will support the lead teacher, supervise children, and help create a safe, engaging environment with singing, reading, and structured activities.

Minimum requirements include 18+, a high school diploma with about 2 years of classroom experience; CPR/First Aid; and CDA enrollment within a year if only a high school diploma is held. Benefits and a regular schedule are provided.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old or older.
• Must possess a high school degree and 2 years classroom experience as an aide or other suitable experience with children.
• Must enroll at their expense and complete a CDAprogram within the first year of employment if theincumbentpossessesonlyahigh school diploma.
• Must possess, maintain, and renew CPR for the Professional Rescuer, EPI, Asthma and First Aid within 90 daysofhire.

Responsibilities

• Greet each child and parent upon arrival.
• Assist the teacher with instructional lessons and activities.
• Read and sing with the class on a daily basis.
• Help supervise outdoor play and ensure safety.
• Assist in serving snacks and maintaining a clean, organized classroom.

Skills

Communication

Stamina

Patience

Education

High school diploma

2 years classroom experience

Job description

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FT ELC Assistant Teacher (Toddler Classroom)

Regular Hourly Full-Time Professional Montclair, NJ, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1811

The Early Childhood Assistant Teacher serves as a member of the Montclair Y staff team and therefore should maintain the qualifications for assistant teacher status as listed in the Department of Child Care Licensing policy and through the Montclair Y’s standards. Under the direction of the Early Childhood Group Teacher, and in harmony with the mission and purpose of the established policies and goals of the Montclair Y, the Early Childhood Assistant Teacher is responsible for assisting the classroom teacher in a variety of instructional, clerical and/or classroom tasks, providing a safe, fun and positive environment for participants. The Assistant Teacher aids in the education, health, welfare and safety of the members enrolled in their classroom and the center as a whole. The Early Childhood Assistant Teacher must demonstrate a commitment to the YMCA’s four Core Values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.

OUR CULTURE:

At the YMCA of Montclair, we strive to be the EmployerofChoice, provide World-Class Service,and be the Charityof Choice. Our goal is to be a place where employees are empowered and excited to come to work. All staff ensure that members experience customer centric, individual attention each and every day. We strive to be the preferred partner collaborating with others, identifying and meeting our community needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Greet each child and parent upon arrival.
• Visually scan each child upon arrival and check for illness, disease, or any physical impairment.Note in dailyreport.
• Demonstrate warmth toward children and set positive example by always using a pleasant and calm speakingvoice.
• Comfortchildrenwhenneeded.
• Assisttheteacherwiththeinstructionallessons.
• Accompany children (to playground, and exterior of building) to supervise activities such as, outdoorplay,andfiredrills.
• Mustbeabletosetupcots/matsinclassroom.
• Reinforceskillsbyusingpuppets,flannelboards,manipulativesetc.onaone-to-oneorsmallgroupbasis.
• Helpselectappropriatesongsandstories.
• Readandsingwithclassonadailybasis.
• Helpsupervisefineandgrossmotoractivitiesindoorsandoutside.
• Helpplanfreeplayactivities/afternoonactivities.
• Assistchildreninmaintainingproperpersonalhygiene.
• Helppreparematerialsforlessons.
• Helppreparelearningcenterandbulletinboards.
• Helpwithclassroomplansandpetcare,asneeded.
• Assistinservingsnacksandmeals.
• Helpmaintainclassroom(i.e.,cleaningtoystwiceaweek,keepingtoys,books,gamesinanorderlyfashion).
• Provideinputtoteacheraboutchildren'sprogressandrecordallincidentsforteacher’sevaluation.
• Adviseteachers,notparents,regardingchild'sdailyproblems/concerns.
• Attendallrequiredmeetings.
• Helpteacherwithcompletionofallclassroomrecords.
• Provideforprofessionalgrowthbyattendingworkshopsandreading.
• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with members, volunteers, staff, and participants.
• Attend required Abuse Risk Management training and adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising members and participants.
• Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations and follow mandated abusereporting procedures.
• Ensure members, volunteers and vendors are properly signed in and signed out, ensure only authorized employees, members, volunteers, and vendors are allowed in the facility.
• PerformotherdutiesasrequestedbyTeacherand/ordesignee.
• Befullyawareofthe policiesofGeyerEarlyLearningCenterandadheretosuchguidelinesdaily.
• Maintain loyalty to the Y, conduct self with professional integrity, respect the confidentiality of familiesserved, and always be an appropriate role model for the children/parents.
• Maintainasafe&healthyenvironmentatalltimes.
• Risk/Facility Management:All Staff are responsible for assuring the safety of Y members/participants and forthe care, maintenance and safety of the all-Y facility/program environments. In addition, all staff are required to report accidents/incidents/emergencies immediately to the Director and/or designer. Staff must also adhere to YMCAconfidentialityrequirementsrelatedtoall reportedincidents.
• Quality Assurance: All staff are expected to plan, deliver, and maintain quality programs, facilities and program environments. Staff will be expected to follow YMCA best practices for their program/membership discipline and to meet or exceed YMCA of Montclair’s expectations.
• Training/Staff Meetings: Attend all mandatory training staff meetings, risk management training within the specified timeframes. Keep abreast of current trends in facilities and risk management.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Communication & Influence
• DevelopingSelf&Others
• FunctionalExpertise

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 18 years old or older.
• Must possess a high school degree and 2 years classroom experience as an aide or other suitable experience with children.
• Must enroll at their expense and complete a CDAprogram within the first year of employment if theincumbentpossessesonlyahigh school diploma.
• Must possess, maintain, and renew CPR for the Professional Rescuer, EPI, Asthma and First Aid within 90 daysofhire.
• Must have the ability to take charge of a group of children and come up with activities/games in a moment’snotice,ifneedbe.
• Must have the stamina and physical flexibility (walking, sitting, standing, bending, crouching, kneeling,pushing, pulling, running, stretching, reaching, climbing, lifting, and carrying up to 50 lbs.) to participate in children'sactivitiesandcommunicatewith children faceto face.
• Must be able to accompany children up and down stairs in order to supervise activities such as outdoor play, and fire drills.

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.
• The employee frequently is required to walk, bend, kneel, and reach, and must be able to move around theworkenvironment.
• Must have the stamina and physical flexibility (walking, sitting, standing, bending, crouching, kneeling,pushing, pulling, running, stretching, reaching, climbing, lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.) to participate in children'sactivities
• Theemployeemustoccasionallyliftand/ormoveupto50+pounds.
• Specificvisionabilitiesrequiredbythisjobincludeclosevision,distancevision,andtheabilitytoadjust.
• Staff members are required to assist in personal hygiene including changing diapers in accordance with ourdiaperingpolicy.
• Thenoiselevelintheworkenvironmentisusuallymoderate.
• Remain alert with no lapses of consciousness.

COMPANY BENEFITS:

• Benefits include complimentary YMCA membership
• accrued PTO
• Medical, Vision, and Dental Health Insurance
• paid Holidays, enrollment in the Y's retirement program (must complete 1000 hours within 2 years of service) with 12% of salary contributed by the Y
• 75% discount for SACC (before and aftercare), Early Learning Center, and Summer Camp programs in our Y facilities
• a rewarding career with professional growth and advancement opportunities
• a challenging and fun work environment with creative and talented individuals.

HOURLY PAY RATE:

Up to $18/hour

WORK SCHEDULE:

Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

LOCATION:

159 Glenridge Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042