Assistant Teacher - Early Childhood Development Center

Description

Job Title: Assistant Teacher - Early Childhood Development Center  

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, hourly (flexible schedule) 

Reports to: Director, ECDC
Revision Date: February 2022

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the ECDC Classroom Teacher and in accordance with the Christian principles of the YMCA, the ECDC Assistant will provide developmental care and supervision to children enrolled in the ECDC Center; follow the age-appropriate curriculum for children; establish and maintain supportive relationships with children and parents; and provide a quality experience to children and parents that focus on the YMCA values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Assistant Teacher at the Edwardsville YMCA ECDC intentionally fosters a cause-centered culture that is welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined. 

OUR CULTURE:  
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are WELCOMING: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are GENUINE: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are HOPEFUL: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are NURTURING: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are DETERMINED: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Maintain a professional, respectful, positive attitude towards employees, members, and participants in YMCA programs.

2. Exemplify the core mission values of the YMCA while performing all duties.

3. Complete required YMCA training according to Edwardsville YMCA employee policy

4. Follow the curriculum within the established guidelines.

5. Follow daily lesson/activity plans.

6. Use positive discipline and guidance techniques.

7. Provide an environment in which children can feel comfortable, relaxed, happy, and involved in play, recreation, and other activities.

8. Communicate with parents on a daily basis with respect and dignity.

9. Arrive on time for each assigned shift, and prepared for indoor and outdoor activities.

10. Give full focus to the children, free of distractions such as cell phones and personal issues.

11. Update the ECDC Teacher, Assistant Director, or Director on any important developments regarding the child or parent of a child in their room. 

12. Supervises the children, classroom, and all activities.

13. Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child.

14. Maintains required program records.

15. Provide all signed documents, paperwork, and documentation required by Illinois State Licensing requirements, including status as a mandated reporter of suspected child abuse and neglect. 

16. Attends and participates in program activities, staff meetings, and staff training as required.

17. Participate in activities leading to professional growth in child development and education, and in training related to the specific needs of the children served with a minimum of 15 clock hours of such training per year. 

18. Enroll in the Illinois Gateway to Opportunity Registry

19. Other related duties as assigned by supervisor. 

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Mission Advancement: Models and teaches the Y’s values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition. Cultivates relationships to support fund-raising.

Collaboration: Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance, and support.

Operational Effectiveness: Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of the team. Effectively creates and manages budgets. Holds staff account