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Assistant TeacherYMCA of Greater Hartford • Hartford, CT, US
Assistant Teacher

Assistant Teacher

YMCA of Greater Hartford • Hartford, CT, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Summary

YMCA of Greater Hartford Job Description

Job Title: Assistant Teacher
FLSA Status: Non-ExemptJob Grade:
Primary Department: Preschool
Reports to: Child Development Director or Childcare Coordinator
Revision Date: 07/02/2024Leadership Level:

The YMCA of Greater Hartford is an association open to all committed to helping people reach their potential in spirit, mind, and body.Our commitment is based on the belief that the purpose of this three-fold development is to live out the values of Caring, Honest, Respect and Responsibility.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the guidance of the Head Teacher and supervision of the Child Development Director, the Assistant Teacher provides a high quality of education and care for preschool students; assisting in dailyclassroom supervision, including outdoor play activities using positive discipline techniques to ensure a safe and healthy environment.

Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Assist the Teacher in daily classroom supervision, including outdoor play activities using positive discipline techniques to ensure a safe and healthy environment.
  • Serve our diverse communities equitably and act with an inclusive, anti-racist lens at all times; promote a brave, respectful culture at the Y.
  • Assist the Teacher in the creation and implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculums as well as the timely submission of all forms and reports.
  • Use knowledge of child development to assess and plan for individual children.
  • Supervise parents and other classroom visitors.
  • Assist in the practice and documentation of monthly fire drills, lock down drills, and other emergencies.
  • Assists in the preparation of materials, equipment, and information for the daily program, taking daily attendance and lunch count including reports for CACFP or USDA.
  • Use appropriate food handling, sanitation, and OSHA procedures at all times.
  • Assist in maintaining an Anecdotal Log for each child enrolled.
  • Maintain classroom and storage materials in neat, orderly, and safe manner.
  • Displays and upholds YMCA core values of honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.Consistently demonstrates caring for the community we serve, for one another, and for the organization they are part of, and contributes to building trust, pride and camaraderie.
  • Always maintain confidentiality of child and family information.
  • Supervise a group of children.
  • Assist in maintaining all center policies, OEC state regulations and NAEYC standards.
  • Perform other duties as required.


Requirements

  • Perform other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Knowledge of ECE development. Knowledge of Early Childhood Education, School Readiness and Connecticut Early Learning and Development standards.
  • Warm and nurturing personality.
  • Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus.
  • This position may be authorized to have access to protected Health Information (PHI) to perform specific job duties.
  • Must be able to work in Pre-school classroom, possibly work with children with communicable diseases and disabilities.
  • Outdoor playground (possibly without handicapped access).
  • Personal qualifications as required in Part 407: Licensing Standards for Child Care Centers, emotional maturity, willingness to cooperate with the aims of the program, respect for children and adults, flexibility, patience, good personal hygiene, and physical and mental health which does not interfere with responsibilities.


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT:
  • Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for long periods of time.
  • Must be able to lift and/or assist children up to 30 pounds in weight.
  • Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency


Benefits

GHYMCA Benefits·Tuition Reimbursement. Up to $1,000 per year.
·50% Tuition Discount from Post University.
·FREE Y Membership – Value $750.
·Childcare discount: 50% off first child, 25% off second child.
·Standard program discounts (Swim Lessons, Camp, Sports)
·Paid Time Off
·Full Time (30+ hours) Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision. (90% of employers paid premiums for medical for employees of high-deductible plans.
·Generous Retirement Savings (full and part-time). 12% of current employers contribute after 2 years of service working 1,000 hours a year.
·Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Free confidential services, resources, and counseling.
·Free 6-month SNOO rental for expecting parents working 20 hours or more.
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