Early Learning Center Assistant Teacher

Job Description

GEORGIA MOUNTAINS YMCA

Job Title: Assistant Teacher Job Grade: II

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Program Director Revision Date: 12/16/2019

Position Summary:

Assists the Lead Teacher in providing a quality environment for children that adheres to licensing guidelines, YMCA child care policies and procedures guidelines, and implements program curriculum. Provides a quality experience to children and parents that focus on the YMCA values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

Essential Functions:

Implements curriculum within the established guidelines.

Assists the Lead Teacher in administering provided lesson plans and planning developmentally appropriate activities as needed.

Supervises the children, classroom, and all activities.

Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child to assist the Lead Teacher in creating a comprehensive portfolio of accomplishments guided by the Georgia Early Learning and Development Standards.

Maintains positive relationships and effective communication with parents. Engages parents during pick up and drop off.

Maintains program site and equipment.

Maintains required program records.

Attends and participates in program activities, staff meetings, and staff training.

Assists in the Annual Campaign responsibilities assigned to the Child Care Department.

NOTE: This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

YMCA Competencies (Leader):

Values: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values.

Inclusion: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions.

Relationships: Builds rapport and relates well to others.

Communication: Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively.

Decision-Making: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another.

Emotional Maturity: Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations and how they impact relationships.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or G.E.D. and at least 18 Years of Age.

Effective communication skills.

Satisfactory Bright From the Start Fingerprint Letter.

CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse prevention training within 30 days of

hire date.

Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred.

Ability to organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate

program activities.

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.

Full-time