Pre-K Teacher Assistant; Augusta Locations

Overview

Pre-K Teacher Assistant (Augusta Locations)

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The YMCA of Metro Atlanta is a nonprofit focused on education, wellness, youth development, and community-building. We serve children and families through literacy and STEAM-infused learning, sports, camps, leadership development programs, and community involvement.

Under the supervision of the Center Director, the Pre-K Teacher Assistant works cooperatively with the Pre-K Lead Teacher to plan and conduct learning experiences and activities and assists in day-to-day classroom management.

• Organize classroom space into functional areas (interest centers) in collaboration with the teacher.
• Maintain a clean, healthy, safe indoor and outdoor classroom environment.
• Keep classroom organized with materials readily accessible to children.
• Provide constant supervision of children during all activities.
• Observe physical conditions of children and make referrals to the teacher when necessary.
• Observe and assess children in each developmental area using designated screening and ongoing assessment processes.
• Refer children with suspected problems to the teacher.
• Provide input into the evaluation of each child’s progress on an ongoing basis.
• In collaboration with the teacher, prepare in advance lesson plans, materials, and environment that are organized, interactive, appropriate, clean, safe, and hands-on.
• Follow daily schedule and conduct activities appropriate for individual developmental levels.
• In the absence of the teacher, assume primary responsibility for classroom management.
• Provide a variety of art media and opportunities for creative expression.
• Display children’s work at eye level in the classroom and hallways.
• Conduct individual, small, and large group activities; present activities or concepts in sequential order.
• Plan and participate in a balanced program of open learning and structured activities.
• Communicate to the teacher the need for additional supplies.
• Use community resources and field trips for classroom enrichment.
• Make home visits and conduct parent-teacher conferences during the school year.
• Establish classroom rules appropriate for the age level of the children and maintain order using positive behavioral management.
• Provide smooth transitions between activities.
• Attend and participate in required meetings, trainings, professional development, and continuing education.
• Ensure site-appropriate health, safety, classroom organization, aesthetics, and sanitation guidelines are followed.
• Follow mandatory reporting of suspected abuse, unsafe conditions, repair needs, complaints, accidents, and injuries.

• Associate degree in Early Childhood Education
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to perform physical duties including kneeling, bending, squatting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying objects or children up to 50 lbs

• Employment and benefits package is offered through Early Childhood Development Co., LLC, whose sole managing member is the YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check including Criminal Record check, Drug Screening, and motor vehicle record (MVR) according to company policy.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the US without current or future sponsorship.

This job posting is subject to change at any time. The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities. We value CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, and RESPONSIBILITY.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.