Assistant Teacher - Childcare

Job Overview

The Childcare Assistant Teacher is an important part of the YMCA Before and After School Care team. They will be a part of an on-site team assisting children in kindergarten to 5th grade with program activities and developing their skills.

Part-time, Morning and/or Afternoon

Locations: Kingston City Schools, New Paltz, Ellenville, Highland, and Marlboro School Districts

Responsibilities

• Works under the supervision of a Group Teacher or the Site Leadership team.
• Ensure the daily care of every child by following all guidelines from the Office of Child and Family Services and YMCA standards.
• Complete all OCFS required trainings
• Create and implement fun and engaging learning experience for children.
• Model positive behavior to demonstrate safety, personal safety and safety of others.
• Assists students’ needs and conducts individual and group activities according to established curriculum.

Qualifications

• and Experience:
• Must be at least 18 year of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1-2 years’ experience working with children.
• Excellent communication skills and both oral and written
• Experience preferred in one or more of the following areas: art, helping with homework, songs/music, skits, sports, and recreational games, etc.
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse Prevention training required to be completed along with other trainings after hire