LEAPS Teaching Assistant Van Duyn - Part Time

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LEAPS Teaching Assistant Van Duyn - Part Time

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• Assist the classroom instructor in delivering content, managing behavior, taking attendance, supervising bathroom breaks, and other support activities.
• Familiarize with the YMCA School Age Child Care objectives and consider these objectives in delivery of activities.
• Observe and follow the YMCA School Age Child Care program guidelines as well as NYS OCFS regulations.
• Report to the program ready to work at designated times and prepared to stay until all children have left and space is thoroughly cleaned.
• Provide a safe, healthy, moral, and fun environment for all children. Assist with behavior management using positive techniques and support age-appropriate expectations.
• Provide a positive role model for the children in the program; model actions, speech, and attire.
• Foster growth of YMCA values (respect, responsibility, caring, honesty) and teamwork, sportsmanship, friendship, and pride in doing one  best.
• Assist with supervision of snack, dismissal, and other program transitions as assigned.
• Assist with maintaining records of daily and weekly attendance.
• Follow the Syracuse City School District  Code of Conduct at all times.
• Assist in conducting monthly fire drills, shelter in place drills and daily health checks as required by OCFS.
• Serve as a substitute teacher where necessary.
• Maintain a positive, open relationship with staff, parents, and program participants and report issues to the Director.

• Previous experience working with children under 13 years of age.

• Maturity, responsibility and a sincere interest in working with people.
• General knowledge of the YMCA, its goals, and its mission.
• Ability to work in an environment requiring flexibility and patience.
• Knowledge of age-appropriate activities and expectations of children ages 5 to 12.

• Prior to assignment: complete an initial medical statement and tuberculin test providing satisfactory evidence of fitness for child day care.
• Within the first 30 days of employment: undergo fingerprint and background screening; obtain clearance on the SCR and SCL.

• Must complete online Bloodborne Pathogens and Employee Safety trainings prior to initial assignment.
• Must hold CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications or complete no later than 30 days after employment begins; may be required for some programs.
• Must attend and complete YMCA Child Abuse Prevention within the first 60 days of employment.
• Must complete online Hazard Communication training within the first 90 days of employment.
• Must attend and complete New Employee Orientation within the first 90 days of employment.
• Must hold Medication Administration Certification or complete no later than 90 days after employment begins.
• Must complete a minimum of 30 hours of training every 2 years, with the first 15 hours within the first 6 months of employment, as required by NYS OCFS.

• Supports the Mission, Vision and Direction of the YMCA; demonstrates YMCA values; accepts changes; contributes ideas; shows commitment to the YMCA.
• Builds Community; fosters connections among members and participants; supports fundraising goals.
• Delivers a Quality Experience for members, participants and staff; provides warm, proactive service; handles concerns to resolution; seeks ways to improve service.
• Works Productively; follows standards and procedures; punctual and reliable; participates in trainings and staff meetings.
• Uses Effective Personal Behaviors/Communicates Effectively; treats everyone with courtesy and respect; communicates clearly; listens actively; values diversity; open to feedback.

• Physical Demands:
  Ability to stand, sit, walk, talk, hear, and lift up to approximately 35 pounds; ability to lift and move large gym equipment; vision requirements described as distance, peripheral, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Work Environment:
  School environment; potential exposure to conditions and risk of injury; follow preventive health policies; moderate to above-average noise level.
• Americans With Disabilities Specifications:
  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Education and Training
• Industries: Health, Wellness & Fitness

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