Assistant Preschool Teacher
The Gateway Family YMCA
1564 Irving Street, Rahway, NJ 07065
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $18.00/hr
Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Employee assistance program, Life insurance, PTO, Professional development assistance, Retirement plan
Preschool Assistant Teacher/Paraprofessional
Come join our team! We are looking for a Preschool Paraprofessional.
YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA – Rahway Branch
Location
Rahway, NJ 07065
Job Description
The Preschool Assistant Teacher/Paraprofessional serves as a member of The Gateway Family YMCA staff team. Under the direction of the Preschool Teacher, and in harmony with the mission and purpose of the established policies and goals of The Gateway Family YMCA, the Preschool Assistant Teacher/Paraprofessional is responsible for assisting the classroom teacher in a variety of instructional, clerical and/or classroom tasks, providing a safe, fun and positive environment for participants. The Assistant Preschool Teacher/Paraprofessional aids in the education, health, welfare and safety of the members enrolled in their classroom and the preschool program as a whole. The Preschool Assistant Teacher/Paraprofessional must demonstrate a commitment to the YMCA’s four Core Values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility. Hours for the position may vary based on need but will typically be between the hours of 8:00am-2:45pm. The position starts February 7 and ends June 20th.
Qualifications
Must be 21 years old or older
Must possess a CDA, and/or an Associate Degree in Early Childhood/or High School degree and 2 years classroom experience as an aide or other suitable experience with children. Must possess a substitute certification.
Must enroll at their expense and complete a CDA program within the first year of employment if the incumbent possesses only a High School Diploma CDA and/or an Associate Degree with Early Childhood Education or Child Development
Must hold a certification in child CPR/First Aid/AED or obtain within 90 days of employment.
Must have the ability to take charge of a group of children and follow lessons plans and curriculum instruction.
Must have the stamina and physical flexibility (walking, sitting, standing, bending, crouching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, running, stretching, reaching, climbing, lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.) to participate in children's activities and communicate with children face to face.
Must be able to accompany children up and downstairs in order to supervise activities such as, outdoor play, and fire drills.
Experience with Creative Curriculum a plus.
Essential Functions
Greet each child and parent upon arrival.
Visually scan each child upon arrival and check for illness, disease, or any physical impairment. Note in daily report.
Build positive and trusting relationships with each child in the classroom.
Demonstrate warmth toward children and set positive example by always using a pleasant and calm speaking voice.
Comfort children when needed.
Assist the teacher with the instructional lessons.
Accompany children (to playground, and exterior of building) in order to supervise activities such as, outdoor play, and fire drills.
Must be able to set up cots/mats in classroom.
Engage with all children during each part of the daily schedule.
Assist children in maintaining proper personal hygiene and potty train children.
Help prepare materials for small group lessons.
Help prepare learning centers and bulletin boards.
Help with classroom plans as needed.
Assist in serving meals through the day.
Help maintain the classroom environment (cleaning toys twice a week, keeping toys/books/games organized in each center, cleaning tables, chairs, and surfaces daily).
Provide input to teacher about children's progress and record all incidents for teacher’s evaluation
Be fully aware of policies of The Gateway Family YMCA and adhere to such guidelines daily.
Maintain loyalty to the Y, conduct self with professional integrity, respect the confidentiality of families served and be an appropriate role model for the children/parents.
Always maintain a safe & healthy environment and follow all YMCA and NJ Licensing policies and procedures.
Risk/Facility Management: All Staff are responsible for assuring the safety of Y members/participants and for the care, maintenance and safety of all Y facility/program environments. In addition, all staff are required to report accidents/incidents/emergencies, immediately to Director and/or designee. Staff must also adhere to YMCA confidentiality requirements related to all reported incidents.
Quality Assurance: All staff are expected to plan, deliver, and maintain quality programs, facilities and program environments. Staff will be expected to follow YMCA best practices for their program/membership discipline and to meet or exceed The Gateway Family YMCA’s expectations.
Trainings/Staff Meetings: Attend all mandatory trainings and staff meetings, risk management trainings within the specified timeframes. Keep abreast of current trends in facilities and risk management.
Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies
Communication & Influence
Developing Self & Others
Functional Expertise
Required Certifications
Must possess the Paraprofessional certification or minimum of 60 college credits required
Must hold a certification in child CPR/First Aid/AED or obtain within 90 days of employment.
Substitute Certification
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