TK After School Assistant Teacher​/Teacher Aide – Floater

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The TK After school Assistant Teacher/Teacher Aide Floater is part of a team that helps create a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for all children enrolled in the program. This role supports classroom teachers and fosters positive, respectful relationships with the families served by the YMCA TK After school Program. The Assistant Teacher is expected to maintain a professional and supportive attitude, model positive behavior, and follow all guidelines established by Community Care Licensing, as well as directions provided by the Lead Teacher and Site Director.

• Plan and lead developmentally appropriate lessons, curriculum, and daily activities.
• Assist with classroom setup and cleanup.
• Help implement Chinese or Spanish immersion curriculum and uphold quality standards such as ECERS, CLASS, and NAEYC.
• Complete required state-mandated paperwork and observations to support curriculum development.
• Maintain a positive, structured learning environment through effective classroom management and active supervision of children ages 3.5 to 5.
• Respond promptly to incidents and complete necessary documentation.
• Arrive on time and prepared for each shift.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized indoor and outdoor environments.
• Support and collaborate with teachers, aides, volunteers, and families.
• Communicate regularly about child behavior and program updates.
• Report to the Lead Teacher and escalate unresolved issues to the Site Coordinator or Program Director as needed.
• Support family engagement by assisting with Classroom Parent Orientations.
• Professional Responsibilities Classroom Environment & Management
• Attend professional development, mandatory trainings, and staff meetings.
• Complete all required safety and compliance trainings.
• Follow all YMCA policies related to scheduling, safety, supervision, mandated reporting, and risk management.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisors.
• Demonstrate YMCA core values and commitment to leadership growth in mission advancement, relationship building, and team development.
• Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma or GED required
• Available Monday–Friday during program hours (M – F, 5 hours/day, 25 hours/week; school year- program)
• At least 350 days of experience in a licensed childcare setting (minimum 3 hours per day within the past 4 years)
• CPR/First Aid certification approved by the YMCA (can be completed upon hire)
• Physical health screening and TB clearance required prior to hire and every 2 years
• Proof of immunizations for influenza, pertussis, and measles, as required by state regulations
• Fingerprint clearance through Community Care Licensing

• Holds an Associate Teacher Permit or higher (minimum of 12 ECE core units)
• Bilingual in Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, or…