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Salina Family YMCA Child Care Infant/Toddler Assistant Teacher in Salina, Kansas

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POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Early Education Director, the Assistant Teacher supports and assists the Lead Teacher in providing direction for the classroom. The assistant teacher implements the program curriculum in the classroom. The assistant teacher provides a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on the YMCA core values of honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Complete 16 in-service training hours per year as required by state regulations.
  • Assist in the planning and implementation of the daily programs.
  • Assist in establishing a curriculum within the established guidelines.
  • Assist in designing and implementing age-appropriate daily lesson/activity plans.
  • Assist in supervising the children, classroom, and all activities.
  • Assist with parent conferences and maintain positive relationships and effective communication with parents.
  • Assist in behavior management in accordance with YMCA and state regulations.
  • Help maintain a safe, welcoming, clean learning environment daily.
  • Attend any staff meetings and training required by the YMCA.
  • Greet all participants and consistently demonstrate professional conduct.[]{#_Hlk119677984}
  • All other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must be 16 and have a valid drivers license.
  • 6 months previous experience working with children preferred.
  • Must stay within and meet the Kansas Department of Health and Environment licensing regulations.
  • Ability to develop activities that are fun and educational for young children
  • Ability to instruct young children in rules of conduct and to learn new tasks
  • Ability to select the appropriate teaching method and adapt to childrens learning styles
  • Ability to build good relationship/communication skills with adults and children.
  • Proficient active listening skills to understand and adapt to the various needs of children and parents
  • Patience and compassion suitable for working with young children
  • Certifications: CPR, First Aid, TB test within 30 days of hire.
  • Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication and judgment skills.

[]{#_Hlk124436366}WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • []{#Hlk115783867}[]{#Hlk119677376}Must regularly lift up to fifty (50) pounds and occasionally move up to seventy-five (75) pounds in the form of supplies or equipment.
  • []{#_Hlk115781502}Able to sit, stand, and bend to perform appropriate tasks.
  • Must be able to move at an appropriate pace to respond to emergencies.
  • Follow all safety requirements of the Salina Family YMCA.
  • May be required to stand for extended periods.
  • Work in different temperature environments.
  • Ability to move around the room to assist children and supervise them with daily activities, social
  • interaction, physical, and emotional needs.
  • Ability to interact and participate in gross motor activities with the children.

[]{#_Hlk119676563}The physical demands described are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the job\'s essential functions successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EFFECTS ON END RESULTS

  • The community will recognize the YMCA as providing excellent service to all who walk through our doors or contact us on the phone.
  • The YMCA will effectively connect and build relationships with its m embers and the community, resulting in increased member enrollment and retention.
  • Consistent, superior member service and satisfaction, resulting in continued growth in membership, programs, and special services.
  • Offers activities that foster the development of children, building on the spirit, mind, and body.
  • Quality childcare program that reflects a positive image and mission of the YMCA and its services to the community.
  • Growth and nurturing of children in the program by meeting individual development needs.
  • Creation of a warm, friendly atmosphere in which families can grow.
  • Maintain strong attendance and income

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive but to give a basic structure of the duties; the employee may be requested to perform other reasonable related duties as assigned by the supervisor. Job descriptions and duties may be modified when management deems them appropriate.

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