Part-Time Teacher Assistant — After-School Child Dev Helper

Greater Somerset County YMCA, Inc.; Basking Ridge (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Membership

Discount on programming

Retirement program access

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive community

Job summary

Greater Somerset County YMCA, Inc. in New Jersey is seeking qualified Teacher Assistants who will assist the Lead Teacher in implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum.

At the Y, our curriculum encourages learning through exploration and discovery, and promotes the development of a positive self-image. Our Teacher Assistants report to the Lead Teacher and are responsible for assisting with Arts & Crafts projects, conducting "circle time", helping during lunch/snacks and diapering/potty

Qualifications

• High School diploma to qualify for role.
• Minimum of one year of experience working with young children in a group setting.
• Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the health, safety and well-being of children in the program, by providing close supervision of all activities.
• Assist Head Teacher in creating and leading developmentally appropriate lessons and activities.
• Work as a supportive team member.
• Maintain a clean and safe classroom environment, by reporting and / or removing all potential hazards and by setting up spaces and materials with a focus on supporting child learning.
• Maintain accurate program documentation including by not limited to incident, accident and behavior reports, attendance sheets, sign-in / sign-out sheets, development and growth forms; document eating and sleeping, as well as any areas of concern.
• Actively participate in all training sessions, designated meetings, and special events.
• Other activities and duties as needed that address the ongoing health and well-being of our staff and members.
• Follow and maintain sanitary habits in accordance with CDC guidelines.

Skills

Knowledge of child development

Developmentally appropriate practices

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Greater Somerset County YMCA, Inc. in New Jersey is seeking qualified Teacher Assistants who will assist the Lead Teacher in implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum.

At the Y, our curriculum encourages learning through exploration and discovery, and promotes the development of a positive self-image. Our Teacher Assistants report to the Lead Teacher and are responsible for assisting with Arts & Crafts projects, conducting "circle time", helping during lunch/snacks and diapering/potty