Child Care Pre-School Assistant ($14.00/hr - $16.00/hr)

at  Salina Family YMCA

JOB TITLE: Child Care Assistant Teacher $14-$16/hr
SUPERVISOR: Child Care Coordinator
DEPARTMENT: Child Care
FLSA STATUS: Full-Time

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Early Education Director, and in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the Salina Family YMCA, the Assistant Teacher supports and assists the Lead Teacher, provides direction and implementation for the program and classroom, and provides a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on the YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 16 years of age and have a valid driver’s license.
• 6 months of previous experience working with children.
• Must be able to plan, organize, and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.
• Have an understanding of family problems, their needs, as well as the needs of at-risk children.
• Good communication skills and the ability to create a risk-free environment on a daily basis.
• Able to make sound decisions based on factual information regarding kindergarten readiness skills.
• Certifications: CPR/FA, within 30 days of hire
• TB Test within 30 days of hire

EFFECTS ON END RESULTS

• The teacher’s position should affect the overall quality and reputation of the Salina Family YMCA Early Education Program. With a good quality program children will be more likely to return and be positive about themselves and school. The parents of the children will be pleased with the growth and development of their children while they attended the Salina Family YMCA Early Education Program. Overall, the program will have great growth and stability.
  This job description is not intended to be all inclusive, but to give a basic structure of the duties; employee may be requested to perform other reasonable related duties as assigned by supervisor. Job descriptions and duties may be modified when deemed appropriate by management

• Assist in the planning and implementation of the daily program under the direction of the Lead Teacher.
• Complete 16 hours of KDHE approved training on an annual basis.
• Assist in supervision of the children, classroom, and all activities.
• Help to maintain a welcoming, clean learning environment.
• Help preserve the quality of supplies, equipment, and materials.
• Interact with the children.
• Attend any staff meetings and trainings required by the YMCA and Early Education Coordinator.
• Provide exceptional customer service by greeting all participants, maintain a clean and safe facility and demonstrating professional conduct at all times.
• Responds to challenges with possible solutions in a timely manner.
• All other duties as requested.