NOSN0314620-0000
2024-08-28T00:00:00
2024-07-31T00:00:00
UPK ASSISTANT TEACHER (10 MONTHS FULL-TIME) NORTH SHORE SCHOOLSPOSITION SUMMARY:As Assistant Teacher, you will support the Lead Teacher to ensure that families receive qualityservices which provide for growth in academics, social and emotional development, and that theprogram meets the educational, physical and developmental needs of the program participants. Youwill assist the Lead Teacher in planning, scheduling and implementing the daily program, and makingdaily observations of the children. Responsibilities also include communicating effectively with theparents/guardians by keeping them up to date on their children’s progress and providing a nurturingand caring environment for the children.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:• Assist the Lead Teacher in maintaining healthy and safe classroom environment of children.• Assist the Lead Teacher in maintaining the organization/appearance and décor of the assignedclassroom (bulletin boards, displays, storage areas, general cleanliness, etc.).• Assist the Lead Teacher in implementing an age appropriate curriculum.• Work with the different age groups and classes upon request.• Participate in staff meetings, training and workshops to enhance professional growth.• Provide consistent interaction, encouragement, nurturance for all children on all levels (floors,sitting at tables, etc.)• Model relationship-building skills in all interactions. Assist in response to all parent inquiriesand concerns in timely manner.• Attend trainings and meetings in absence of Lead Teacher, and at other times as requested orappropriate.• Adhere to all Department of Health and YMCA of Long Island standards, expectations andregulations.• Maintain hygiene habits in accordance with CDC guidelines.COMPETENCIES:• Inclusion• Emotional Maturity• Functional ExpertiseQUALIFICATIONS:• An Associate’s degree in Early Childhood, Child Development or related field; or a Child DevelopmentAssociate Credential or 9 college credits in Early Childhood, Child Development or a related field.• Two years related experience in a group setting with preschool children.• Maintain training requirements as required by the Office of Licensing.• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments ofthe community.• Experience in assisting with curriculum implementation and being a contributing team member isessential.• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications.• Child Abuse prevention training within 30 days of hire date.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employeeto successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may bemade to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will or may be required to: climb stairs,bend, stoop, kneel, twist, reach with hands, sit, stand for an extended period of time, lift and/ormove up to 50 pounds, have finger dexterity, grasp, perform repetitive motions, talk, hear andhave visual acuity.• The work is performed both indoors and out, and may require travel to various locations.• Plan, lead and participate in a variety of physical activities.HOW TO APPLY:Email your resume and cover letter to liberty.ledesma@ymcali.orgSALARY RANGE:Minimum: $17.25 p/h to Maximum: $25.88 p/hBENEFITS:• Signing Bonus• Free membership to any YMCA of Long Island Branch• YMCA program discounts• Sick leave• Referral Program (earn up to $200 for each)• Retirement Accounts• Employee Assistance Program• Incentives• Paid Time OffThe YMCA of Long Island is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are an open and inclusiveorganization, 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 geneticcharacteristics, marital or family status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record or criminalconviction history, or any other impermissible basis.
Teaching Assistant
North Shore CSD
Long Island
Fixed