POSITION SUMMARY:
The Assistant Teacher supports the Lead Teacher to ensure that families receive quality services which provide for growth in academics, social emotional development, and health and wellness and that the program meets the educational, physical and developmental needs of the program participants. The Assistant Teacher aids the Lead Teacher in planning, scheduling and implementing the daily program, and making daily observations of the children. Responsibilities also include communicating effectively with the team of teachers in the classroom and providing a nurturing and caring environment for the children and families in the program.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Follow the directions of the Lead Teacher in the classroom.
- Prep classroom activities as needed.
- Maintain active supervision for safety of all children in the classroom.
- Help prepare meals for snacks and lunch.
- Interact/engage with children during all activities.
- Maintain cleanliness of the classroom including sweeping floors, sanitizing tables, dusting furniture, and sanitizing toys.
- Ability to articulate the YMCA mission and programs to staff, volunteers, and community.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people including parents, children, and school district personnel from all social and economic segments of the community.
- Work and make decisions in a fast paced, highly flexible and rapidly changing work environment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent is required. College experience in a related field is preferred.
- A minimum of two years of experience working with children in a child care setting.
- Bilingual candidates preferred.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings.
- Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position; including walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50lbs.
HOW TO APPLY:
For consideration, email your resume and application to nicole.dinolfo@ymcali.org.
Starting Salary:
$16.00. Comprehensive benefits package including, generous retirement plan, free membership, program discounts, paid time off and more.
The YMCA of Long Island is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are an open and inclusive organization, welcoming a diverse workforce free of discrimination based on protected class status, including race, religion/creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation or belief, military or veteran status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or family status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record or criminal conviction history, or any other impermissible basis.