Assistant Teacher - Morning or Afternoon School Age

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Assistant Teacher – School Age assists the Lead Teacher in: guiding children through an age-appropriate curriculum for grades K-5  that develops self-help skills and instills the Y values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility; maintaining a thorough understanding and knowledge of the child care programming of the Ann Arbor YMCA and will assist the Lead Teacher in the daily upkeep of the classrooms and its contents. 

POSITION FACTS:

Has a flexible schedule between the working hours of Morning 7:30-9:30am and/or Afternoon 3-6pm; Monday through Friday.

Must be available to work a minimum or 15-20 hours per week.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS include:

1. Helps establish and maintain daily classroom routines, as assigned by the Lead Teacher. Daily classroom routines include food preparation and clean up, following classroom schedules, and supporting the curriculum that the Ann Arbor YMCA provides.
2. Assists the Lead Teacher in planning and organizing activities and lessons, which would include centers, small and large group activities, and large motor movement activities.
3. Assists the Lead Teacher with establishing and implementing transitions and providing a balance of structure and choices for children.
4. Provide appropriate supervision of the children in the program at all times to ensure their safety.
5. Communicate, maintain and model independent behaviors and offers guidance to promote physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development children.
6. Encourage and model healthy eating habits and physical play for children.
7. Interacts and engages with children in a variety of activities, which includes arts and crafts, organized games, reading, homework help, and after school clubs.
8. Model positive adult-to-child and adult-to-adult interactions and foster an atmosphere of respect for children and adults.
9. Possess working knowledge of child abuse and neglect laws and proper reporting procedures.

• High school diploma or equivalent is required. 
• At least one year’s experience of working with children and families
• Must be able to learn and use YMCA specific software within 30 days of hire.
• CPR and First Aid Certification strongly preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, flexibility and an ability to work in a team setting are required.
• Must have physical examination, including satisfactory TB test six (6) months prior to beginning work or 30 days after required.
• Must have clean record of child abuse and neglect, as required by the Department of Human Services of Michigan
• A patient, high energy and goal-oriented attitude is essential.
• Ability to be responsive to the needs, wants and interests of both the parents and youth enrolled in the YMCA Offsite Child Care programming.
• Multi-lingual ability is preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

1. Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for long periods of time.
2. Must be able to assist an average size child up to 50 pounds.
3. Must be able to lift and carry food and supplies weighing up to 20 pounds.
4. Ability to stand or sit while maintaining alertness for several hours at a time.
5. Position may require bending, leaning, kneeling, and walking.
6. Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate.
7. Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency
8. Ability to view/enter data for long periods of time.