Assistant Teacher II - Full Time (South Shore YMCA)

Description:

• Ensure the health, safety and well-being of children in the program, by providing close supervision of all activities.
• Assist Head Teacher with planning, development, and implementation of 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 branch.
• Maintain a clean and safe classroom environment, by setting up spaces and materials, and reporting and / or removing all potential hazards.
• Prepare food for children and maintain a family style setting for eating, conducive to language, cognitive and social development, as well as the development of healthy habits.
• Maintain accurate program documentation, including, but not limited to, incident / accident / behavior reports, attendance sheets, and sign-in / out sheets.
• Maintain equipment, storage, and inventory of supplies, as needed.
• Ensure that all YMCA of Greater New York, Department of Health, and Department of Education guidelines are followed.
• Actively participate in all training sessions, designated meetings, and special events.
• Other activities and duties as needed that address the ongoing health and well-being of our staff and members.
• Follow and maintain sanitary habits in accordance with CDC guidelines.

Qualifications: