YMCA of Muncie·Muncie, Indiana
The Associate Teacher assists the lead teacher in implementing an emergent curriculum based on the Reggio Emilia Approach to promote child development. They are also responsible for maintaining a safe, respectful learning environment and managing required documentation for regulatory compliance.
Instructs children in developmentally appropriate activities designed to promote social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and creative growth in the Apple Tree Child Development Center.
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Assists the lead teacher in implementing an emergent curriculum and provocations in a multi-age classroom based on the Reggio Emilia Approach, focusing on children’s needs and interests; aligning projected outcomes with the Indiana Early Learning Foundations.
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Assists the lead teacher in maintaining a Reggio inspired learning environment that fosters creative exploration, demonstrates respect for the child’s work, while encouraging communication and relationships.
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Maintains effective and appropriate communication (written, verbal, and non-verbal) with all program constituents.
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Assists the lead teacher in maintaining all required documentation (children’s assessments, licensing requirements, accreditation, and Paths to Quality requirements) 5.
Implements and adheres to health and safety, and all other quality standards set forth by partnering/regulatory agencies (CACFP, NAEYC, PTQ, CCDF, licensing, YMCA, etc…).
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Upholds all policies, practices, and procedures of the YMCA of Muncie and Mitchell Early Childhood and Family Center.
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Partners with families; through engaging them in the program and connecting families to each other.
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Keep abreast of current knowledge in child development and best practices working with children and the Reggio Emilia Approach to teaching.
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All other duties as assigned.
The candidate should have a strong understanding of child development best practices and the Reggio Emilia Approach. They must be capable of maintaining effective communication with families and adhering to health, safety, and accreditation standards.
Market context
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