Teacher Assistant - Part Time

Njymca; New Jersey; Vor Ort; USD 17.000 - 22.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Free YMCA membership

Discount on most programming

Y Retirement Fund access

Professional development opportunities

Employee resource networks

Zusammenfassung

Greater Somerset County YMCA in Somerset County, New Jersey, seeks qualified Teacher Assistants to support the Lead Teacher with developmentally appropriate activities, circle time, and snack/lunch help. The role reports to the Lead Teacher and emphasizes positive interactions and classroom management. Schedule: Monday–Friday 3:00 pm–6:00 pm, part-time.

The YMCA offers employee benefits and a welcoming, inclusive environment that supports growth and development for staff and members.

Qualifikationen

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

Aufgaben

• Ensure the health, safety and well-being of children in the program by providing close supervision.
• Assist Lead Teacher in creating and delivering developmentally appropriate lessons and activities.
• Work as a supportive team member and maintain a clean, safe classroom environment.
• Maintain program documentation including incident, attendance and growth forms.
• Participate in trainings, meetings, and special events.
• Address ongoing health and well-being needs of staff and members.
• Follow CDC sanitary guidelines.

Kenntnisse

Child development

Developmentally appropriate practices

Ausbildung

High School diploma

Jobbeschreibung

Description

An exciting opportunity to join a team of a progressive YMCA located in vibrant Somerset County, New Jersey. The YMCA is one of the nation’s leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. With a 150-year-old history, Greater Somerset County YMCA (GSCY) is a pillar of the community and has seven locations across three counties, which collectively serve upwards of 30,000 individuals. GSCY has 100 full-time and 950 part-time employees along with operating revenues to $22+ million.

The Y empowers everyone—no matter who they are or where they are from. To fulfill our purpose of strengthening community for all, GSCY is committed to being an inclusive organization and leveraging our collective impact to address social inequities. To learn more about GSCY, visit our website: http://gscymca.org

Somerset Hills YMCA 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 training (room specific). Our Teacher Assistants model positive social interactions and language, and implement positive class management techniques and strategies.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Key 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.

Requirements

Desired Skills & Experience:

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

Benefits of working part-time at GSCY include:

• FREE Individual Membership Access to any YMCA in the Nation.
• 10% Discount on most programming at Greater Somerset County YMCA.
• Access to one of the leading retirement programs "Y Retirement Fund" from the first day of employment.
• Opportunities for professional development, mentoring, growth, and promotion throughout the YMCA Movement.
• Supportive and inclusive community for people of all backgrounds and access to Employee Resource Networks.

Greater Somerset County YMCA is a drug free work environment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information who share our values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.