Teacher Aide - Part-Time Float

JOB SUMMARY:

Assist in implementing a high quality, nurturing, anti-bias, developmentally appropriate environment, utilizing YWCA’s Anti-Bias Curriculum for a diverse classroom. Maintain a safe environment for children while supporting classroom staff. Responsible for assisting in the daily care and nurturing of a primary group of children and providing support for a team of staff.

Full time aide positions will require an education plan to become an Assistant Teacher in a specific amount of time as designated by the Early Childhood Education Director.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Foster and model cultural sensitivity to the families we serve.

Assist in ensuring all DHS Rule standards are maintained in classroom at all times.

Assist in maintaining a high level of health and safety and assure emergency procedures are known and practiced.

Assisting in ensuring nurturing, culturally sensitive care for each child.

Contribute to an overall cohesive program of Early Childhood Education at YWCA Minneapolis

Actively participate in center events and meetings.

Provide support for other classrooms and the center as needed.

Attend all staff training days and complete required number of DHS in-service hours yearly.