CYS Assistant Teacher-Part-Time Job West Haven area,Connecticut USA,Education / Teaching

Position: CYS ASSISTANT TEACHER-Part-time

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CYS ASSISTANT TEACHER-Part-time

Part Time Technical West Haven, CT, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $16.94 To $17.50 Hourly

Children are the future, help us make it B R I G H T E R !

Become a Children & Youth Services Assistant Teacher!

The West Haven Community House is currently seeking dedicated Assistant Teachers to work in our Children and Youth Services Program. If you are passionate about working with children and making a difference, this could be the right job for you!

Schedule
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Monday-Friday: 7 am-9 am/2 pm-5:30 pm (27.5 hours)

THIS 27 1/2 HOUR PART TIME POSITION OFFERS:

Tuition Assistance Program

Employee Assistance Program

Employee referral Bonus

Free Gym Membership-Planet Fitness Black Card!

(Potential pay increase based on education)

ASSISTANT TEACHER

REPORTS TO :
Head Teacher

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

To assist the Head Teacher in providing a warm, nurturing, and safe environment in which children's self-concepts are enhanced, independence encouraged, and individuality respected.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma
One-year supervised experience working with children.
Commitment to obtain 3 credits in state approved courses that pertain to school age childcare, until a minimum of 12 credits is reached

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Understand the Head Teacher role and assist the Head Teacher in implementation of developmentally appropriate principles, through planning daily activities that meet the emotional, physical, intellectual, and social needs of both the individual and the group
-SEL, STEAM, multicultural, literacy and Service-Learning activities
Participate in monthly staff development activities and workshops, and regular,scheduled planning/training meetings with the Head Teacher.
Responsible for the accurate implementation and completion of required programming and documentation (i.e., Kindertales
- Behavior, sign ins and outs, etc.)
Adhere to all policies and procedures in CYS Staff Handbook

Children:

Ensure the safety and security of all children, always maintain visualsupervision.
Supervise children's activities and encourage their participation in activities. Enforce safety practices and intervene in a positive manner when children are likely to injure themselves oreach other. Consult with Head Teacher when need arises to changes schedules or scheduling meetings with parents/school personnel.
Assist children to learn problem solving and conflict resolutionskills. Use appropriate and positive discipline, ensuring that discipline is consistent and followsprogram guidelines.
Assist children to learn self-control. Observe and document significant individual and/or group behavior on Kindertales. Report to Head Teacher any unusual incidents or accidents.
Be a positive role model in attitude, behavior, and language. Maintain Confidentiality as per program guidelines.
Be very aware of who has special needs, allergies, restrictions, and care plans. Be diligent in following plans and ensuring the wellbeing of the identifiedneed.
Immediately report any suspected incident of child abuse or neglect to your immediate supervisor and Director. Follow protocols for reporting to the DCFhotline.

Classroom and Play Yard Duties:

Prepare supplies, activities and the classroom for the day and facilitate as scheduled. If needed transport supplies to the sites.
Assist the Head Teacher with documentation including attendance.
Assist with the creation and maintenance of environments that provide choices and varietythat are appropriate to children's developmentalpotential.
Assist with the maintenance of an orderly, clean environment for children. Report and remove (when possible) potentialhazards
Know all State/WHCH regulations, routines, policies, and procedures regarding the program and assist the Head Teacher with ensuring their implementation. Must maintain compliance with OEC and BCIS Registries.
Enlist the cooperation of the children whenever possible.
Ensure that all students have the opportunity to pick their own activity from a variety ofopen centers.
Must be flexible about site assignments and availability to work on extended days and the summer program. Extended days being those days when school is closed, and Child Care is open from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Other duties as assigned