*GENERAL SUMMARY*
The Pre-School Assistant Teacher is responsible for assisting the Pre-School Lead Teacher in providing development, curriculum implementation & supervision in the classroom.
In addition, every position in the YMCA of Coastal Georgia, Inc is responsible for upholding the Judeo-Christian principles that are central to our mission by modeling behaviors that exemplify the four pillars of character - caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
*ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES*
* Caring as primary provider for a group of children.
* Ensuring the care, safety, and well being of all children in the group.
* Assist in the planning and implementation of programs geared to preschool children; including daily theme oriented lesson plans.
* Setting up the physical environment to meet the needs of preschool children.
* Demonstrating, verbally and by role modeling, a sound knowledge of good teaching practices.
* Participating in staff meetings and ongoing training as deemed necessary
* Providing information to parents regarding their children and discussing general child development issues.
* Preventing incidents of child abuse, identifying incidents of abuse, and reacting properly when they occur.
* Assist in the overall retention and satisfaction of YMCA members through appropriate customer service.
* Assist in the annual campaign for the YMCA of Coastal Georgia.
* Maintain a positive and cheerful attitude with staff, parents and children.
* Other duties as assigned.
*QUALIFICATIONS*
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* Organizational skills
* Leadership skills
* Effective communication skills
* Knowledge of social, emotional cognitive and developmental needs for young children
* Working knowledge of State Child Care programming requirements for licensing
* Ability to foster positive staff, parent and child relations
* Must be able to pass a criminal background check and obtain authorization to work with children under the Georgia Department of Labor and YMCA guidelines
*EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE*
None required.
*CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS*
* CPR and First Aid required within 30 days of employment
* Fire Safety and DHR Core Child Care classes required within 60 days of employment.
* Must be able to pass a criminal background check and obtain authorization to work with children under the Georgia Department of Labor and YMCA guidelines.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $13.
50 per hour
Benefits:
* Employee assistance program
* Employee discount
* Professional development assistance
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Education:
* High school or equivalent (Preferred)
License/Certification:
* CPR Certification (Preferred)
* Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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