Child Care Teacher Assistant

Job Description

Under the supervision of the Child Care Teacher the Child Care Teacher Assistant will assist in supervising the program and ensuring a safe, healthy, and constructive environment for all children involved in the program. In addition, the Child Care Teacher Assistant will ensure that all areas of responsibilities of the job reflect the mission beliefs of the Old Colony Y. S/He will uphold the employee code of conduct and will ensure that all areas of the job responsibilities reflect the mission of the Old Colony Y, and the regulating agency.

The Child Care Teacher Assistant will display and encourage the character traits of caring, responsibility, honesty and respect in the fulfillment of all job duties.

• Understand and ensure EEC regulations as well as Old Colony Y policies (Child and Youth Care policy, Child Guidance Policy, Health Care Policy) are maintained at all times.
• Assist with implementing the program curriculum in accordance with EEC regulations, NAEYC standards and Old Colony YMCA’S policies.
• Assist with daily activities as well as classroom arrangement, appearance and overall learning environment.
• Maintain proper behavior of children at all times with strict adherence to both the YMCA Child Guidance Policy, and the Child Care Policy.
• Assists with Fun/Food Curriculum, menu planning and guidelines meet HEPA standards
• Understands and maintains QRIS standards