Head Start Assistant Preschool Teacher

POSITION SUMMARY This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Under the direction of a fully qualified Teacher (per regulations), the Teacher Aide creates positive, nurturing relationships with children while building cooperative relationships with parents/caregivers. Promotes and supports the potential of all youth in programs and facilitates peer-to-peer connections as part of the overall program experience.

Provides direction for the children in the classroom and implements program curriculum. Provides a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSNurtures children through purposeful programming dedicated to building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families.

Maintains close visual supervision of a group of assigned children, following ratios based on specific program.

Licensed Preschool

Infant1 Teacher to 4 infants1 Fully Qualified Teacher and 2 Aides to 12 infants

Toddler1 Teacher to 6 toddlers1 Fully Qualified Teacher and 1 Aide to 12 toddlers

Preschool 1 Teacher to 12 children1 Partially Qualified Teacher and 1 Aide to 15 children1 Fully Qualified Teacher and 1 Aide to 18 children

State Subsidized Preschool (Title
5)
Infant (birth – 18 month)1:3 adult-child ratio1:18 teacher-child ratio

Toddlers (18 months-36 months)1:4 adult-child ratio1:16 teacher-child ratio

Preschool (36 months – kindergarten)1:8 adult-child ratio1:24 teacher-child ratio

Licensed School-Age1 Teacher to 14 children on site1 Teacher and 1 Aide to 28 children1 Teacher to 12 children on field trips1 Teacher to 6 children for water activities

Teacher Aides cannot be assigned a group. Teacher Aides must work under the supervision of a qualified teacher; a Teacher Aide may never be alone with a group of children with the exception of taking children to and from the restroom.

No child is left unsupervised or staff alone with a child at any time.

Help children manage behavior using a positive approach, including proactive strategies, redirection and using constructive discipline with natural and logical consequences.

Actively supports the YMCA’s commitment to inclusion and compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) where appropriate.

Assist with planning and implementing program curriculum and activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate, consistent with the YMCA Core Values, and established guidelines.

Adheres to program standards, including safety and cleanliness standards, maintains site and equipment, and maintains required program records in accordance with Title 22 regulations, funding terms and conditions, and YMCA expectations.

Make ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child. Communicates with supervisor regarding child’s development.

Cultivate positive relationships and maintains effective communication with parents. Engages parents as volunteers and connects them to the YMCA.Set appropriate physical and behavioral limits in order to provide a fun, safe and positive experience for all children while treating the children with respect and dignity.

Set a positive example of conduct and personal habits.

Attend and participate in family events, program activities, staff meetings and trainings. 13. Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies. Follows reporting procedures and proactively responds to situations to ensure a safe environment for all involved.

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