Nature's Playground Preschool-Assistant Teacher

Attleboro Norton YMCA; Norton (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Attleboro Norton YMCA seeks an Assistant Teacher for Nature's Playground Preschool in Norton, MA. The role supports planning, supervision, and implementation of early education activities to foster child development.

The position requires a high school diploma, CPR and First Aid certification, and the ability to work well with children, families, and staff within a YMCA program.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to relate positively to children, parents, staff and volunteers.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and support classroom planning.

Responsibilities

• 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 and activities.
• Develop a positive relationship with each child and promote the development of self-esteem and self-discipline as guided by the Massachusetts Socio-Emotional Standards.
• Work with the classroom staff to plan and implement the daily program of activities based on MA standards.
• Provide friendly, courteous services to all members, clients and volunteers.
• Ensure all YMCA policies and procedures are followed.
• Model, practice, and carry out the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
• Contribute to a positive work environment by exhibiting pride, enthusiasm and cooperation with co-workers.
• Understand and comply with all requirements of MA Mandated reporting.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Positive child interaction

Team collaboration

Relate to children, parents, staff

Education

CPR certification

First Aid certification

High school diploma or equivalent

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

5 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.