Literacy Coach & Classroom Assistant (Y Readers)

Young-Mens-Christian-Association-o; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The YMCA of Coastal Georgia, Inc. is seeking a Y Readers Teacher Assistant to support the Y Readers Teacher Lead in implementing the Four Blocks literacy curriculum and maintaining a safe, engaging classroom at Brock ES, Godley Station ES, and Waldo Pafford ES.

You will assist with supervision, literacy and social development of children, help manage the 1:10 ratio, collaborate with enrichment staff, and help with pickup/dismissal while modeling the organization’s Judeo-Christian values.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required.
• Minimum two years’ classroom experience in early childhood or elementary education.
• College student seeking ED internship hours or EDTPA portfolio preferred.
• Experience delivering instruction and facilitating interactive activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Y Readers Teacher Lead in implementing the Four Blocks literacy curriculum.
• Meet daily with the teacher to review activities and ensure continuity of classroom support.
• Support classroom fidelity, set up/cleanup, and maintain a 1:10 student ratio.
• Provide additional academic support and assist with behavior management.
• Assist with pick up and dismissal to ensure student safety.
• Collaborate with enrichment leaders to align literacy with activities.
• Help create a welcoming, clean and safe environment for learners.

Skills

Classroom management

Literacy instruction support

Conflict resolution

Communication

Inclusion/ELL strategies

Education

Associate’s degree

Job description

The YMCA of Coastal Georgia, Inc. is seeking a Y Readers Teacher Assistant to support the Y Readers Teacher Lead in implementing the Four Blocks literacy curriculum and maintaining a safe, engaging classroom at Brock ES, Godley Station ES, and Waldo Pafford ES.

You will assist with supervision, literacy and social development of children, help manage the 1:10 ratio, collaborate with enrichment staff, and help with pickup/dismissal while modeling the organization’s Judeo-Christian values.