Teachers Assistant Toddler
$35,360–$37,440 year
On-sitePawtucket, Rhode Island, United States
Job Summary
Assist in planning, preparing, and implementing the classroom curriculum using Rhode Island Early Learning and Development Standards while maintaining accurate attendance records and ensuring health and safety standards. Greet families and children daily, support social and emotional development, and provide active supervision throughout the day, including bathroom and playground areas. Follow through with lesson plans during the Lead Teacher's absence and maintain appropriate room arrangements to suit the children's age group. Complete the duties or provide coverage as assigned by the Ed Coordinator or Director. Participate in all staff trainings, parent meetings, and Family Engagement Activities, while developing a yearly Professional Development Plan aligned to workforce competencies. This role requires a minimum of a Teacher Assistant Certification or nine college credits, three months of classroom experience, and CPR/First Aid certification within three months of hire.
Required Qualifications
- Teacher Assistant Certification
- 9 college credits in early childhood education
- Three months experience working in a classroom environment
- At least 21 years of age
- Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid within 3 months of hire
- Obtain or begin the requirements to obtain the RIELDS certificate within 9 months of hire
- Meet all DCYF and YMCA Employment qualifications
- Ability to understand and comply with YMCA Child Abuse Prevention policies
- Completion of criminal background check and screening in accordance with YMCA standards
- Completion of required Child Abuse Prevention training prior to and throughout employment
- Demonstrated ability to maintain appropriate boundaries with youth
- Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for long periods of time
- Exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids
- Must be able to lift and/or assist children up to 50 pounds in weight
- Must be able to lift and carry food and supplies weighing up to 20 pounds
- Ability to stand or sit while maintaining alertness for several hours at a time
- Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate
- Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency
Desired Qualifications
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
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