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After School TEACHER ASSISTANT
- Boonville Elementary

Part‑time

Description

Job Title:

Assistant Teacher Department: YCare School Age Child Care

FLSA Status:
Non‑Exempt Date Prepared: 09/05/2019

Reports to:

Group Teacher/Site Director

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Under the direction and supervision of the Site Director or Multi‑Site Director, and in harmony with the Christian nature and purposes, and the established policies, goals and objectives of the YMCA of the Greater Tri‑Valley, the Assistant Teacher works as a supportive staff to provide effective programs and a warm, safe, loving and nurturing environment in which the child can grow physically, emotionally and intellectually.

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become.

We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality.

We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.

We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential.

We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

• Establish positive relationships with parents, children, school personnel and other staff members. Be a positive role model.
• Assist the Group Teacher in implementing quality program curriculum and lesson plans of the daily program, including arts and crafts, active games, and snack.
• Assist with supervision of children. Maintain that children are never left alone. Make sure all children are watched at all times.
• Assist with positive reinforcement and disciplinary needs of children.
• Assist win maintain a physically and mentally safe environment for the children.
• Actively support and participate in YMCA functions as notified by the School Age Child Care Director.
• Attend all required staff meetings and give input on programming issues.
• Assist with record‑keeping including daily attendance, monthly supply request, DSS paperwork, newsletter information, and lesson plans. Meet all required deadlines.
• Follow and enforce Association and departmental policies, including the substitute policy.
• Attend YMCA program for snow days and other school holidays/vacation days/days off as needed by the YMCA.
• Substitute at other YMCA SACC sites as required.
• Actively pursue training and learning opportunities and certifications relating to the position. Maintain current certifications required by the position.
• Is committed to maintaining a workplace free from all forms of harassment
• Adheres to policies related to boundaries with youth.
• Attends required abuse risk management training.
• Adheres to procedures related to managing high‑risk activities and supervising youth.
• Reports suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
• Follows mandated abuse reporting requirements.
• Implements YCare Curriculum daily

• Communication & Influence
  :
  Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y’s cause.
• Inclusion
  :
  Values all people for their unique talents, and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence.
• Developing Self & Others
  :
  Develops self and supports others (e.g., staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential.
• Emotional Maturity
  :
  Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to…