Classroom Teacher Assistant – Part-time

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA is hiring a Classroom Teacher Assistant for our child care program. Assist with daily activities for children enrolled in the program and providing a quality experience that focuses on the YMCA values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring. Morning and afternoon hours available starting in August.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assists in activities planned by the lead or classroom teacher.
• Assist in developing self-confidence, self-control, listening skills, ability to follow directions and work habits
• Assists with set-up and clean-up of activities (lunch, snack, projects, etc.)
• Ensure a safe, positive, nurturing environment and continually and actively involve self with children
• Comply with YMCA and government regulations regarding the care of children
• Maintain positive relationships and effective communication with parents creating a positive connection with existing families and perspective students/families.
• Informs Lead Teacher and/or Director of any concerns regarding children, parents and/or staff
• Present a friendly interest in each individual and his/her activities
• Maintains overall cleanliness and care of equipment and facility each day
• Treat all children with dignity and respect
• Will adhere to all child abuse prevention policies.
• Attends and participates in program activities, special events, staff meetings, and staff training.
• Remain in assigned classroom or area. Never leave a child unattended.
• Arranges for a substitute when absent from class.
• Accountable for understanding the organization's charitable status and mission to assure access for all through active participation in fundraising and philanthropy efforts.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y's values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person's point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum age 16.
• Minimum of six months of basic experience working with children preferred
• Requirements upon date of hire include: completion of Child Abuse Prevention trainings; CPR; First Aid; AED

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to safely supervise children's activities.
• Other physical functions of this position require walking, standing, pushing, pulling, carrying, hearing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, balancing, reaching, handling, use of fingers, feeling and seeing.

The hourly rate is $15.73. Benefits of working for the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA include: Free YMCA membership; flexible schedules; job training and career development opportunities; a fun, friendly and inclusive work environment and more!