Preschool UPK Aide - Curriculum Support & Student Care

YMCA Buffalo Niagara; Town of Lewiston (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403B retirement plan

Health insurance after 60 days

Paid time off (PTO)

YMCA family membership

Program discounts

Training & development

Career advancement

Job summary

The YMCA Buffalo Niagara operates Universal Pre-K (UPK) within the Lew-Port School District. The UPK Aide facilitates the curriculum and supports the UPK teacher to deliver engaging preschool activities.

Schedule is Monday–Friday during the school year, 8:00 am–2:00 pm, 30–35 hours per week with potential additional hours. Benefits include retirement contributions, health insurance after 60 days, paid time off, and YMCA family membership.

Qualifications

• Experience with preschool age children is preferred.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, parents, and staff.
• Effective communication with school administration and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Implements the curriculum and follows program standards established by the YMCA, the NYS Education Department, and the School District.
• Assists and supports the UPK teacher with administrative tasks.
• Projects a positive image and develops relationships with students, parents, staff and administration.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of program/work areas and ensures PPE compliance.
• Enforces safety rules and reports or treats injuries.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings as required.
• Cares out other duties as assigned.

Skills

Preschool experience

Relationship building

Communication skills

Job description

The YMCA Buffalo Niagara operates Universal Pre-K (UPK) within the Lew-Port School District. The UPK Aide facilitates the curriculum and supports the UPK teacher to deliver engaging preschool activities.

Schedule is Monday–Friday during the school year, 8:00 am–2:00 pm, 30–35 hours per week with potential additional hours. Benefits include retirement contributions, health insurance after 60 days, paid time off, and YMCA family membership.