RIPK Assistant Teacher

Job Description

Job Title: Teacher Assistant- State PK                                                                                Status: Full time Hourly                                                                    

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the YMCA, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibilities. Under the guidance of the Early Childhood Director/ Ed Coordinator and the Lead Teacher, the main responsibilities of the Teacher Assistant are to assist in planning, preparing and implementing the classroom curriculum using the Rhode Island Early Learning and Development Standards (RIELDS).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Assist in establishing a warm and professional rapport with all children and families in the classroom
2. Assist in maintaining health and safety standards in the classroom
3. Comply with all State PK Performance Standards
4. Maintain accurate attendance records, daily activities and meals on Procare
5. Ensure cleanliness of the classroom including counter tops, sinks and tables
6. Greet families and children as they enter or exit the classroom and or building
7. Support social and emotional development and positive guidance in the classroom
8. Assist in designing an appropriate room arrangement to support the goals of the age of the children
9. Assist in the documentation of children’s work
10. Ensure appropriate active supervision of children at all times of day (especially in the bathroom, transitions and on the playground) using the documentation tool provided by Supervisor
11. Follow through with the daily lesson plans in the absence of the Lead Teacher
12. Be familiar with DHS licensing regulations, and Family Handbook
13. Participate in Family Engagement Activities run by the center
14. Develop a yearly Professional Development Plan that is aligned to the RI Workforce Knowledge Competencies, which will include 20 hour of training in a related field.
15. Participate in all staff trainings and parent/staff meetings and other mandatory or required meetings during the year.
16. Complete the duties or provide coverage as assigned by the Ed Coordinator/Director of the program
17.  TA’s are expected to be present during the 180 days the children are present in the classroom unless sick. 

YMCA LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

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