Nature's Playground Preschool-Assistant Teacher

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NOC - FT CHILD CARE Teacher/TA Full Time Norton, MA, US

Salary Range: $18.00 To $20.00 Hourly

Help plan, direct, and supervise a classroom to ensure the successful outcomes of the Attleboro YMCA's Early Education and Care Program

• Meet with Lead Teacher and Teachers to develop weekly plans and activities.
• Develop a positive relationship with each child and promote the development of self esteemand self-disciplineasguidedbythe
  
  Socio-Emotional Standardsforthestateof Massachusetts.
• Work with the classroom staff to plan and implement the daily program of activities based on

principles of child development and in accordance with the program's curriculum.

Plansaretobe

basedon

Massachusetts Early Childhood Education Learning  Standards.

• Provide friendly, courteous services to all members, clients and volunteers.
• EnsureallYMCApoliciesandproceduresarealways followed.
• Model,practice,andcarryouttheYMCAvaluesofcaring,honesty,respect and

responsibility.

• Contribute to a positive work environment by exhibiting pride, enthusiasm and cooperation in job and withco-workers.
• Understand and comply with all requirements of the State of Massachusetts Mandated

• High school diploma or equivalent. Must meet Massachusetts Dept. of Early Education criteria.
• Must be at least 18 years ofage.
• Must have the ability to relate positively to children, parents, staff members and volunteers.
• Demonstrate success in working as a member of ateam.
• Effective and strong communication skills (oral and written)
• Must be CPR and First Aid certified.
• Must have knowledge and understand EEC Licensing Regulations
• Demonstrate knowledge of YMCA Child Abuse Prevention guidelines
• Attend all staff meetings.
• Comply with professional development requirements annually.
• Assist Lead Teacher/Teacherinplanningandimplementationoflessonsplans.
• Ability to change diapers.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Stand; walk; sit; use hands to fingers; handle or feel objects tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl; and talk to hear.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.