The Early Childhood Assistant Teacher serves as a member of the Montclair Y staff team and therefore should maintain the qualifications for assistant teacher status as listed in the Department of Child Care Licensing policy and through the Montclair Y's standards. Under the direction of the Early Childhood Group Teacher, and in harmony with the mission and purpose of the established policies and goals of the Montclair Y, the Early Childhood Assistant Teacher is responsible for assisting the classroom teacher in a variety of instructional, clerical and/or classroom tasks, providing a safe, fun and positive environment for participants. The Assistant Teacher aids in the education, health, welfare and safety of the members enrolled in their classroom and the center as a whole. The Early Childhood Assistant Teacher must demonstrate a commitment to the YMCA's four Core Values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.

Qualifications:

Must be 18 years old or older. Must possess a high school degree and 2 years classroom experience as an aide or other suitable experience with children. Must enroll at their expense and complete a CDA program within the first year of employment if the incumbent possesses only a high school diploma. Must possess, maintain, and renew CPR for the Professional Rescuer, EPI, Asthma and First Aid within 90 days of hire. Must have the ability to take charge of a group of children and come up with activities/games in a moment's notice, if need be. Must have stamina and physical flexibility (walking, sitting, standing, bending, crouching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, running, stretching, reaching, climbing, lifting, and carrying up to 50 lbs.) to participate in children's activities and communicate with children face to face. Must be able to accompany children up and down stairs in order to supervise activities such as outdoor play, and fire drills.