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Teacher's Aide Sub

• Southington-Cheshire Community YMCA Work Schedule:

  Monday
• Friday 6:30am
• 2:30pm on call substitute position

Requirements:

• Qualified Candidate must be at least 16 years old
• Previous experience working with children
• Works effectively with children, families and other staff
• Able to be certified in Connecticut Child Care, Adult & Child CPR and attain certification within 90 days of employment
• Possess good oral communication, written communication, and public speaking skills

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate all activities and the program with the safety of the participants as your top priority and abide by all applicable risk management policies
• Assist in planning and fully participate in activities while implementing curriculum, lesson plans, program plans and special events according to the theme and structure of our YMCA program
• Ensure that a person specifically designated by the custodial parent(s), as indicated in the child's file, picks up each child. Ask for photo identification from any parents and adults picking up a child if you do not recognize them. Check the child's file to ensure that person is specifically designated as an authorized pick-up person by the custodial parent or parents on the registration form
• Identify and approach "strangers" in the program area and decipher what they may need or why they are there
• Foster a positive, team-oriented environment. Resolve conflict by addressing concerns directly with co-workers and supervisors and working towards a positive solution to the matter
• Complete all necessary administrative paperwork as requested, such as time sheets, site checklists, etc.
• Ensure that our YMCA program meets and follows State of Connecticut license regulations
• Communicate with parents through direct contact, notes and via telephone. Be available for questions, concerns and suggestions
• Notify parents of any problems, concerns and/or changes
• Monitor, evaluate and follow through on all progressive discipline situations with children and families. Follow the YMCA's behavior management policy, focusing on positive behaviors and helping children modify their behavior for a more positive result
• Maintain records necessary to track and report children and staff attendance, children rosters and other necessary documents
• Ensure a proper staff to child ratio and ensure substitute staff when you need time off
• Report any suspected cases of abuse and/or neglect to an Early Childhood Teacher or director immediately. Understand your role and obligations as a Mandated Reporter
• Maintain cleanliness and organization at our YMCA program
• Help offer and prepare snack according to the daily snack menu
• Attend all meetings and trainings as required
• Meet regularly with the teachers and Early Childhood Director
• Assist in re-licensing our YMCA program as needed
• Assist in the accreditation processes and in achieving long-range YMCA goals
• Implement accreditation quality standards into our YMCA program
• Operate all programs with the safety of the participants in mind and abide by all applicable risk management policies
• Follow all Southington-Cheshire Community YMCA policies and procedures
• Serve as a YMCA 'ambassador' in the Southington community
• Perform all other relative duties as assigned
• I will adhere to all policies and procedures related to child abuse prevention

Expectations:

This position carries major accountability of the Child Care program. The effectiveness of this person's fulfillment of this position shall be measured by:

• Providing high quality Early Childhood programs.
• Ensuring maximum safety of all children and staff in the programs
• Maintaining a reliable work attendance
• Positive enrollment trends
• Positive, appropriate interaction with the children in the program and other staff For more information about our organization, please visit SCCYMCA.

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Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

From $16.94 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount

Work Location:

In person