Assistant Teacher - School Age Child Care - Lakewood-Trumbull YMCA Job at Central Connecticut Coast YMCA, Trumbull, CT

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  • Central Connecticut Coast YMCA
  • Trumbull, CT

Job Description

Description

Mornings 7-9am.

This position supports the mission and work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization. The School Age Child Care (SACC) Assistant Teacher at the Central Connecticut Coast YMCA provides direct supervision and leadership to a group of children in a school age child care program, where self-concepts are enhanced, independence encouraged, and individuality respected. The SACC Assistant Teacher assures the well-being for each participant in line with YMCA of the USA guidelines and association policies in accordance with their training.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Models the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility with members, colleagues, guests, volunteers, and vendors.
  • Assists SACC Teacher, Head Teacher, and Directors in planning and implementing of program activities. Implements programs in accordance with YMCA guidelines, having prepared accordingly, and supports program participants in achieving their goals.
  • Positively and proactively communicates with and responds to supervisor, staff, program participants, and parents.
  • Ensures that program participants, program areas, and equipment are kept clean and safe.
  • Maintains physical presence, remains alert at all times while on duty, maintains constant visual attention to program participants, remains aware of surroundings, and actively participates in all program activities.
  • Knows and reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies, procedures, completes related reports as required.
  • Knows, follows, and enforces all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including those for the prevention of child abuse and the rule of three.
  • Ambassador of all YMCA programs with a focus on Child Care programs and member engagement that fosters loyalty among those we serve.
  • Follows all Child Care procedures and guidelines including those pertaining to health and safety, supervision of children, child care discipline, policy drop-off/pick-up, attendance, forms, reports, and staff expectations as required by the YMCA, licensing, and the state health department.
  • Attends all mandatory meetings and trainings.

Requirements

  • Must be 16 years of age or older (under 18 years requires working papers/proof of age).
  • Experience working with children preferred.
  • Upon hire must have documentation of a physical examination and a TB Tine Test, to be repeated every two years.
  • Must submit Office of Early Childhood Background Check and fingerprinting forms within 30 days of hire.
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish helpful.
  • Demonstrated ability to teach and assist in teaching activities.
  • Good role model, with integrity and adaptability.
  • Remains calm and objective when under pressure or when challenged by others.
  • Must be observant, safety-conscious, and able to react calmly and quickly in an emergency
  • Connecticut Child Care CPR/First aid certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire and maintained.
  • Administration of Medications certification is preferred.
Central Connecticut Coast YMCA

Job Tags

Immediate start, Day shift,

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