After School TEACHER ASSISTANT- Boonville Elementary

Job Title: Assistant Teacher                                          Department: YCare School Age Child Care

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt                                                        Date Prepared: 09/05/2019

Reports to: Group Teacher/Site Director                                                      

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Under the direction and supervision of the Site Director or Multi-Site Director, and in harmony with the Christian nature and purposes, and the established policies, goals and objectives of the YMCA of the Greater Tri-Valley, the Assistant Teacher works as a supportive staff to provide effective programs and a warm, safe, loving and nurturing environment in which the child can grow physically, emotionally and intellectually. 

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:

• Establish positive relationships with parents, children, school personnel and other staff members.  Be a positive role model.
• Assist the Group Teacher in implementing quality program curriculum and lesson plans of the daily program, including arts and crafts, active games, and snack.
• Assist with supervision of children.  Maintain that children are never left alone.  Make sure all children are watched at all times.
• Assist with positive reinforcement and disciplinary needs of children.
• Assist win maintain a physically and mentally safe environment for the children.
• Actively support and participate in YMCA functions as notified by the School Age Child Care Director.
• Attend all required staff meetings and give input on programming issues.
• Assist with record-keeping including daily attendance, monthly supply request, DSS paperwork, newsletter information, and lesson plans.  Meet all required deadlines.
• Follow and enforce Association and departmental policies, including the substitute policy.
• Attend YMCA program for snow days and other school holidays/vacation days/days off as needed by the YMCA.
• Substitute at other YMCA SACC sites as required.
• Actively pursue training and learning opportunities and certifications relating to the position.  Maintain current certifications required by the position.
• Is committed to maintaining a workplace free from all forms of harassment
• Adheres to policies related to boundaries with youth.
• Attends required abuse risk management training.
• Adheres to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising youth.
• Reports suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
• Follows mandated abuse reporting requirements.
• Implements YCare Curriculum daily 

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y’s cause.
• Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents, and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence.
• Developing Self & Others: Develops self and supports others (e.g., staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential.
• Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training & Work Experience

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. 

• CPR, First Aid and AED Certification (may obtain with YMCA)
• Must meet all Association-Wide training requirements in addition to those set forth by their Supervisor.
• Must meet the qualifications to be an Assistant Teacher according to New York State Office of Children and Family Services Licensing requirements.
• Must be able to pass a Nationwide Criminal and Sex Offender Registry Background Screening.
• Must ensure that the physical and social environments for program delivery reflect the Y’s definition of character and value.

High School diploma or its equivalent

OR

One year experience working with children under 13 years of age

Specialized Knowledge, Skills & Certifications

• Human relation skills with the ability to relate to staff, volunteers, children, parents and community members.
• Knowledge of school age children’s development.
• Experience implementing programming for school age children.

 WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Stand; walk; sit; run; use hands and fingers; handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, twist, bend; and talk to hear.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.