YABSS Assistant Teacher YMCA After & Before School Sessions

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Chamberlin Hill- Wilson Vance

Do you love working with school-age kids and have a few hours before school or after school to spend with them? WE HAVE AN IDEAL POSITION FOR YOU!!!!

YABSS - the YMCA After and Before School Sessions.

Currently, we have After-School Work openings for up to 3 hours (3pm to 6pm)

Occasionally you may also be able to pick up before school work hours for up to 3 hours (6am-9am)

YMCA after and before school sessions is the perfect place to spend some time with school-age kids under the direction of the Site Supervisor and / or School-age Coordinator, the Assistant Teacher is responsible for carrying out the day-to-day tasks assigned by the Site Supervisor at the specified site. She / he will be responsible for helping in leading program activities, assessment, snack preparation, cleaning, and communicating effectively with the children, their parents, personnel, and the center guests when needed.

• EXPECTED RESULTS :

1. Maintain a safe and secure environment for children, being always aware of child activities.

2. Work as a team member with other staff.

• QUALIFICATIONS :

1. An understanding and knowledge of children, their behavior and development.

2. Specific knowledge in developmentally appropriate practices for the age group.

3. Must have or enroll in CPR, First Aid, Child Abuse Prevention, and Prevention of Infectious Diseases.

4. Warm and friendly personality and the willingness to interact with the children.

5. Meet ODJFS licensing qualifications in training and background check.

• EXPECTED RESULTS :

1. Maintain a safe and secure environment for children, being always aware of child activities.

2. Work as a team member with other staff.

• ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

1. Follow directions and complete assigned tasks given from Site Supervisor / School-age Coordinator.

2. Follow YMCA / FCS childcare policies and procedures, as well as ODJFS licensing standards and Step-up-to-Quality regulations.

3. Responsible for implementing the daily lessons and the preparation of materials and supplies.

4. Help with general housekeeping tasks such as disinfecting toys and tables.

5. Maintain a professional attitude.

6. Treat children with dignity and speak to them in a friendly, positive, and courteous manner while interacting and encouraging them to share experience, feelings, and ideas.

7. Foster the independence of children, such as cleaning up toys, hand washing, etc.

8. Use positive guidance techniques, such as redirection, anticipation, and elimination of problems, and encourage appropriate behavior.

9. Attend all staff meetings and training programs as requested by the Site Supervisor and / or the School-Age Coordinator.

10. Have complete knowledge of emergency procedures.

11. Assist in maintaining a high-quality learning environment.

12. Model healthy living and lifestyle.

13. Assist with other duties assigned.

• ACCOUNTABILITIES :

1. Maintain a safe and secure environment for children, being always aware of child activities.

2. Work as a team member with other staff.

3. Help to maintain a learning environment with developmentally appropriate activities.

4. Communicate effectively and with respect with children, their parents, other staff, and guests.

5. Report any concerns to your supervisor.

6. Respond to emergencies according to YMCA / FCS procedures.

7. Maintain confidentiality regarding personal information on children and staff. xmcpwfu

8. Take direction from Site Supervisor / School-age Coordinator.

Job Type : Part-time

Pay : $11.00 - $13.00 per hour

Benefits :

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Education :

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience :

• Teaching : 1 year (Preferred)
• Sports coaching : 1 year (Preferred)
• Childcare : 1 year (Required)

Work Location : In person