Old Colony YMCA·Easton, Massachusetts
The assistant will plan and implement activities ensuring child safety while providing enrichment and learning experiences, adhering strictly to organizational mission and conduct codes. Key functions include maintaining regulatory standards, leading daily activities, supervising children during all program locations and trips, and completing necessary documentation.
The Child Care Teacher Assistant will plan and implement a program of activities which will ensure each child’s personal safety while providing enrichment, physical challenges and learning experiences. The Child Care Teacher Assistant 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. S/He will display and encourage the character traits of caring, responsibility, honesty and respect in the fulfillment of all job duties, as well as perform the following job functions.
Assist with monthly staff meeting.
Assist with supervising, training and evaluating of child care staff and volunteers.
Attend mandatory training sessions and all child care meetings.
Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fundraising.
Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.
Operational
Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work, and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.
Personal
Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.
Candidates must be at least 16 years old or possess a high school diploma/equivalent, and hold current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications. Physical requirements include the ability to lift up to 75lbs occasionally and 40lbs frequently, along with evidence of a recent physical examination and required immunizations.
Market context
Child Care Teacher Assistant roles in Massachusetts are often in demand because centers need dependable support staff who can meet licensing and safety requirements. This role is competitive when candidates already have current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications, recent health clearances, and proof of immunizations. Before applying, gather those documents and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here, which condense the original job description to save research time.