Nature's Playground Preschool-Assistant Teacher

Young Mens Christian Association Of Attleboro; Norton (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Nature's Playground Preschool-Assistant Teacher at Norton, MA requires assisting a Lead Teacher in planning and implementing a Massachusetts-aligned early education program. Responsibilities include planning weekly activities, fostering positive relationships with children, and promoting social-emotional development within the Attleboro YMCA program.

Colleagues uphold YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility while following all licensing regulations and staff meeting

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent. Must meet Massachusetts Dept. of Early Education criteria.
• CPR and First Aid certification required.
• Knowledge of EEC Licensing Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Help plan, direct, and supervise a classroom to ensure successful outcomes of Attleboro YMCA's Early Education and Care Program.
• Meet with Lead Teacher and Teachers to develop weekly plans and activities.
• Develop positive relationships with children and promote development of self-esteem and self-discipline.

Skills

Relate to children

Teamwork

Communication

Positive attitude

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CPR & First Aid certified

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Nature's Playground Preschool-Assistant Teacher

NOC - FT CHILD CARE Teacher/TA Full Time Norton, MA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1082

Salary Range: $18.00 To $20.00 Hourly

General Function:

Help plan, direct, and supervise a classroom to ensure the successful outcomes of the Attleboro YMCA's Early Education and Care Program

• Meet with Lead Teacher and Teachers to develop weekly plans andactivities.
• Develop a positive relationship with each child and promote the development of self esteemand self-disciplineasguidedbytheSocio-EmotionalStandardsforthestateof Massachusetts.
• Work with the classroom staff to plan and implement the daily program of activities based

principles of child development and in accordance with the program's curriculum.Plansaretobe

basedonMassachusettsEarlyChildhoodEducationLearning Standards.

• Provide friendly, courteous services to all members, clients andvolunteers.
• EnsureallYMCApoliciesandproceduresarealways followed.
• Model,practice,andcarryouttheYMCAvaluesofcaring,honesty,respectand

responsibility.

• Contribute to a positive work environment by exhibiting pride, enthusiasm and cooperation in job and withco-workers.
• Understand and comply with all requirements of the State of Massachusetts Mandated

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent. Must meet Massachusetts Dept. of Early Education criteria.
• Must be at least 18 years ofage.
• Must have the ability to relate positively to children, parents, staff members and volunteers.
• Demonstrate success in working as a member of ateam.
• Effective and strong communication skills (oral andwritten)
• Must be CPR and First Aidcertified.
• Must have knowledge and understand EEC LicensingRegulations
• Demonstrate knowledge of YMCA Child Abuse Preventionguidelines
• Attend all staffmeetings.
• Comply with professional development requirementsannually.
• Assist LeadTeacher/Teacherinplanningandimplementationoflessonsplans.
• Ability to change diapers.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Stand; walk; sit; use hands to fingers; handle or feel objects tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl; and talk to hear.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.