ELC Assistant Teacher

ELC Assistant Teacher# ELC Assistant Teacher Hot Job
300 E LINCOLN ST - FINDLAY, OH 45840## Assistant Teachers Findlay YMCA ELCWe are seeking Assistant Teachers who WANT TO WORK with INFANTS, TODDLERS OR PRESCHOOL!!!  
** IF YOU LOVE caring for INFANTS.**...we have a job you will love that will nurture your career!!  
** If YOU THINK TODDLERS are a beam of sunlight
** from the Infinite and Eternal, with possibilities of virtue and vice, but as yet unstained... we have a job for you!!  
** IF YOU WANT to CHANGE A PRESCHOOL child's life
** by creating positive growth while developing their potential.... We have a job for you!!

EARN WHILE YOU LEARN= PAID EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY  PAID CDA = Child Development Associate Program AVAILABLE  This is a free educational program designed to Launch a career in childcare!  AGE 16+ must meet additional requirements
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* POSITION SUMMARY:

** Under the direction of the Site Director and/or Assistant Director and Lead Teacher, the Assistant Teacher is responsible for carrying out the day-to-day tasks assigned by the Lead teacher at the specified site. She/he will be responsible for helping in leading program activities, assessment, snack preparation, cleaning, and communicating effectively with the children, their parents, CDC personnel, and the center guests when needed and as assigned by the lead teacher.

AGE 16+ must meet additional requirements PAY RATE Starting at $11.39 per hour (wage increase based on credentials and/or past experience)
PAID CDA = Child Development Associate Program AVAILABLE free educational program (must meet requirements)
Launch a career in childcare!## Qualifications/Expectations/Accountabilities
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* QUALIFICATIONS:

** 1. An understanding and knowledge of children, their behavior and development.  
2. Specific knowledge in developmentally appropriate practices for the age group.  
3. Must have or enroll in CPR, First Aid, Child Abuse Prevention, and Prevention of Infectious Diseases.  
4. Warm and friendly personality and the willingness to interact with the children.  
5. Meet ODJFS licensing qualifications in training and background check.
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* ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

** 1. Follow directions and complete assigned tasks given from Lead Teacher and Site Director.  
2. Follow Ohio’s Early Learning and Development Standards and the Creative Curriculum guidelines.  
3. Help to maintain the daily anecdotal records.  
4. Attend family events.  
5. Understand and help to update a portfolio on each child.  
6. Assist with self-assessments, child assessments and environmental assessments.  
7. Follow YMCA/JCC childcare policies and procedures, as well as ODJFS licensing standards and Step Up to Quality regulations.  
8. Follow and adhere to TQM polices.  
9. Responsible for helping the Lead teacher to implement the daily lessons and the preparation of materials and supplies.  10. Help with general housekeeping tasks: disinfecting toys and tables, sweeping and mopping floors, taking trash out at lunch and the end of the day, making sure the microwave and refrigerator are clean, washing dishes, etc.  11. Maintain a professional attitude.  12.

Treat children with dignity and speak to them in a friendly, positive, and courteous manner while developing the YMCA character values, caring, faith, honesty, respect, and responsibility.  13. Interact with children and encourage them to share experience, feelings, and ideas.  14. Foster the independence of children, such as cleaning up toys, hand washing, etc.  15. Use positive guidance techniques, such as redirection, anticipation, and elimination of problems, and encourage appropriate behavior.  

16. Attend all staff meetings and training programs as requested by the Teacher or Director.  17. Attend 15 hours of in-service…