Assistant Toddler Teacher
Location
Allentown, PA | United States
Job description
Greater Valley YMCA - is looking to hire an Assistant Toddler Teacher!
Locations: GVYMCA Allentown Branch: 425 South 15th Street, Allentown, PA
ABOUT Greater Valley YMCA
Greater Valley YMCA is a charitable, nonprofit organization committed to strengthening our communities through membership and programs that foster youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility for all . If you are interested in contributing to the largest Youth focused non-profit in the country, please read on!
Assistant Toddler Teacher Salary : $12.00 per hour
Assistant Toddler Teacher Hours : Monday - Friday, 2:00pm-6:00pm 18 hours per week (Part Time)
Assistant Toddler Teacher Responsibilities :
- Assists with the implementation of curriculum within the established guidelines through lesson planning and a developmentally appropriate classroom environment
- Nurtures children through purposeful programming dedicated to building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families
- Supervises the children, classroom, and all activities including ADA accommodations where appropriate. Follows all procedures and standards
- Complies with PA DHS Regulations and Keystone Stars Standards
- Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child
- Cultivates positive relationships and maintains effective communication with parents
- Engages parents as volunteers and connects them to the YMCA
- Maintains program site and equipment
- Maintains required program records, including child portfolios
- Attends and participates in staff meetings, and staff training
- Actively seeking to update skills by attending outside workshops and training
- Performs other duties as assigned and in accordance with the planned Chart of Work and that which supports the branch and association initiatives
Assistant Toddler Teacher Qualifications :
- Minimum high school graduate or GED and meets educational and experience qualifications established by PA Department of Human Services
- At least eighteen (18) years of age
- CPR, Pediatric First Aid, AED certifications, Bloodborne Pathogen, Fire Safety, Mandated Reporter Training, and four (4) hours of Supervision Training within ninety (90) days of hire date
- Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred
- Ability to assist with planning, organizing, and implementing age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities
- Previous experience with diverse populations
- Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from diverse backgrounds
- Ability to work independently or under direct supervision, strong organizational, communication, and critical thinking skills
- Ability to respond to emergency situations
- Ability to plan, lead and participate in activities
- Understands the YMCA is a public accommodation committed to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred, but not required
Assistant Toddler Teacher Benefits:
- Free Membership to the Y
- Training & Development
- Wellness Resources
- Retirement Plan (403b) and (401a) - (Employer contribution up to 8%)
Salary: $12.00 per hour
Job Type: Part-time
YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer All Qualified Women, Minorities, Persons with Disabilities, and US Veterans Encouraged to Apply
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