Teacher Assistant/Aide

GLOW YMCA, Inc.; City of Batavia (NY); Sur place; USD 34 000 - 54 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

GLOW YMCA, Inc. is seeking a qualified early childhood teacher to deliver curriculum for preschool and early elementary ages. You will plan engaging activities, assess development, and collaborate with families and staff to ensure a quality YMCA experience.

The role requires NYS teaching certification and a commitment to ongoing professional development, with opportunities to involve families in program activities.

Qualifications

• Current NYS teaching certification for birth to grade 2 or grade 6.
• Minimum 19 years old and valid NY Driver's License.
• Bachelor’s in ECE or related field, or teaching license with plan to obtain early childhood certification.
• CPR/First Aid/AED and child abuse prevention training within 30 days of hire.
• At least 6 months preschool experience; experience with diverse populations.

Responsabilités

• Implements curriculum within established guidelines.
• Designs daily lesson/activity plans meeting state benchmarks.
• Supervises children, classroom, and activities.
• Performs ongoing observations and evaluations of each child.
• Conducts parent conferences and maintains positive relationships.
• Engages parents as volunteers.
• Supervises classroom aides as assigned.
• Maintains program site and equipment.
• Maintains program records.
• Attends family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and trainings.
• Participates in annual professional development.

Connaissances

Curriculum design

Observation & assessment

Parent communication

Classroom supervision

Diversity & inclusion

Formation

Birth to Grade 2 or Grade 6 teaching certification (NYS)

Bachelor’s in early childhood education or related field

Plan to obtain early childhood certification within 5 years

Outils

CPR/First Aid/AED certifications

Description du poste

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides direction for the program and classroom and implements program curriculum. Provides a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on the YMCA values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Implements curriculum within the established guidelines.
2. Designs and implements daily lesson/activity plans meeting state benchmarks and standards.
3. Supervises the children, classroom, and all activities.
4. Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child.
5. Conducts parent conferences and maintains positive relationships and effective communication with parents. Engages parents as volunteers.
6. Supervises classroom aides as assigned.
7. Maintains program site and equipment.
8. Maintains required program records.
9. Attends and participates in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training.
10. Participates in professional development activities on an annual basis.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Current certification by the New York State Education Department as a birth to Grade 2 or to Grade 6 teacher.
2. At least 19 years of age.
3. Valid New York State Driver's License
4. A bachelor's degree in early childhood education or a related field, or a teaching license or certificate valid for services in the childhood grades, and a written plan to obtain a certification valid for service in the early childhood grades within five years.
5. CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse prevention training within 30 days of hire date.
6. Minimum of 6 months previous experience working with preschool age children.
7. Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred.
8. Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.
9. Previous experience with diverse populations. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to plan, lead and participate in activities and HAVE FUN!