Assistant Teacher I (Greenpoint YMCA)

YMCA
Hourly
$17.34
$18.00
How to Apply
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The Assistant Teacher will support the Head Group Teacher/Group Teacher in implementing lesson plans.
Job Description

The Greenpoint YMCA is seeking an Assistant Teacher who will support the Head Group Teacher/Group Teacher in implementing lesson plans and classroom activities, parent/family engagement, classroom management, and adherence to all internal and external policies and procedures. 

The Early Childhood Program operates Monday through Friday, from September 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.

Qualifications
  • High School diploma/GED and/or a study plan. Teacher Assistant certificate preferred.
  • Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with young children in a group setting.
  • Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices.
Essential Functions
  • Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of children in the program by providing close supervision of all activities.
  • Assist the Head Group Teacher/Group Teacher with implementing developmentally appropriate lessons and activities, including, but not limited to, literacy, arts, math, cooking, science, outdoor/indoor recreation, field trips, etc. 
  • Guide students in their academic growth.
  • Actively communicate with and engage parents and families.
  • Work as a supportive team member within the Early Childhood Learning Center and the YMCA Branch.
  • 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.
  • Prepare food for children and maintain a family-style eating environment conducive to language, cognitive, and social development and the development of healthy habits.
  • Maintain accurate program documentation, including, but not limited to, incident/accident/behavior reports, attendance sheets, sign-in/sign-out sheets, development/growth forms, documentation of eating and sleeping, parent surveys, etc.
  • Maintain equipment, storage, and supply inventory, as needed.
  • Ensure that all YMCA of Greater New York, Department of Health, and Department of Education (if applicable) guidelines are followed.
  • Actively participate in designated meetings, all training sessions, and special events.