West Park Y Club - Child Care Assistant Teacher - YMCA

At the Y, our mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Join our Greater Cleveland YMCA team in living our cause and helping to provide quality, safe and healthy programs and services in our community. The Assistant Teacher at the Greater Cleveland YMCA, provides direct supervision of a group of children in licensed child care center. Creates positive, nurturing relationships with children, while building cooperative relationships with parents/caregivers. Promotes and supports the potential of all youth in programs and facilitates peer-to-peer connections as part of the overall child care experience. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: · Maintain safety of children at all time through appropriately supervising program participants at all times while maintaining YMCA and state licensing staff to child ratios, providing aid when needed, and ensuring daily cleaning and maintenance of facility. · Support teachers in daily instruction according to the YMCA curriculum, as well as daily operation of classroom. · Meets daily with the teacher to review activities and ensure continuity of classroom support strategies, as well as activity preparation and implementation. · Assists in implementing age-appropriate techniques relative to the behavior management of children to ensure program quality expectations. · Actively supervises classroom and proactively manages classroom behaviors · Support the teacher in meeting the individual needs of students · Plans and implements program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with YMCA values. · Adheres to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards. · Attends staff meetings and trainings. · Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies. · Cultivates positive relationships and maintains effective communication with parents, children and other staff. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions. · Performs other duties as assigned. · Responsible for following the child abuse and neglect reporting process. All employees of the YMCA of Greater Cleveland are mandated reporters for any signs or suspicion of child abuse and neglect. QUALIFICATIONS: Education · High school Dipolma or GED; Associate Degree preferred. Experience: · 1 year of experience working with children in a licensed child care center preferred. · 1 year experience working with diverse populations preferred. Certification(s) and Requirements: · CPR and First Aid certification and Safety training required within 90 days of hire. · At least 18 years old. Technical Skills and Knowledge: · Must be able to model the key attributes; Welcoming, Genuine, Hopeful, Nurturing and Determined · Must show commitment to the mission and cause of the YMCA and uphold its values and ethics · Ability to work effectively work with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS · Ability to sit, stand, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, instruct and bend for long periods of time. · Ability to lift and/or move up to 50lbs. · Ability to work in a moderate to noisy work environment. About YMCA of Greater Cleveland: Our vision is to be the premier community-based, charitable organization that embraces collaborations to build strong kids, strong families and strong communities. That's why we offer an exceptional package that includes: • A free membership to your local YMCA and discount to YMCA programs including childcare (part-time positions do not receive discount on childcare). • Additional employee discounts at many places in and around town, just for being a YMCA of Greater Cleveland employee. • Eligible employees receive comprehensive Benefits Plan including Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Plan, Retirement 9% paid by the YMCA of Greater Cleveland and paid vacation.