Job Title: Teacher Aide
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Site Supervisor
MISSION:
The mission of the Corona-Norco Family YMCA is to put Judeo-Christian principles into practice that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
Position Summary:
Individual is responsible for assisting the classroom teacher and working in conjunction with a second Teacher’s Aide for a class of up to twenty-four students between 3 years to 5 years of age.
Qualifications/Job Requirements:
Candidates must meet the following qualifications, maintain required licensing documents & current CPR/First Aid:
- Must be at least eighteen years of age in process of becoming professionally prepared to be a teacher of young children.
- Must have satisfactorily completed a minimum of six (6) units of Early Childhood Education Classes or be currently enrolled and satisfactorily complete required units within six (6) months of date of hire.
- Qualified to meet all requirements of the licensing agency.
- Must possess sensitivity with maturity and ability to relate well to both children and adults.
- Display professional and caring attitude when interacting with parents.
- Skills and knowledge needed to perform this function include arts & crafts, non-competitive games, physical fitness, camping experience and promoting the philosophy of the YMCA.
- Attendance and full participation at all required staff and training meetings.
- Current first aid and CPR.
- MMR, DTaP, Influenza (employee may provide a written waiver of the influenza immunization)
Key Result Areas:
1. Assist with Daily Records
2. Curriculum Planning & Implementation
3. Supervision of Children
4. Site Health & Safety
5. Public Relations
6. Physical Requirement
Assist with Daily Records
· Accident and incident reports are completed and submitted to immediate supervisor on the same day as the incident occurred.
· Ouch reports are entered in the daily log.
· Provide input for site activities.
Curriculum Planning & Implementation
· Assist with a preschool curriculum using age appropriate education, principles and practices.
· Adherence to the daily schedule.
· Assist with a variety of activities; supervise individual choice activities.
Supervision of Children
· Teacher’s Aide must be supervised by Teacher at all times.
· Be aware of Staff/Student ratios and Title 5 requirements.
· All children must be supervised at all times.
· Ensure all children are accounted for and properly signed in/out by a qualified adult.
· Ensure that every child is shown dignity and respect.
· Ensure a “rainy day” plan is followed when schedule activities cannot be followed because of weather conditions.
Site Health & Safety
- Safety rules are followed at all times
- Know where first aid kits are stored. Wear safety gloves when administering first aid.
- Children must be under direct supervision at all times.
- All cleaning supplies are stored in a secure area out of reach of the children.
- All medications are in original containers and in a locked box. (Note: Teacher aides should not handle medications.)
- Knowledge of the emergency evacuation route and where posted and procedures for earthquake and fire drills.
- Employee safety procedures and practices are implemented and followed.
- Assist with general housekeeping tasks and offer assistance to the teacher as needed.
- Be sure trash cans are equipped with a lid and liner.
- Help keep supplies labeled and organized properly.
- Check photo identification when any child is signed out by someone not known to staff.
- Always wear YMCA I.D. badge while on duty and ensure that badge is visible.
- Follow personal standards guidelines.
- Adherence to employee policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Policies and Procedures Manual and official memos.
- Adherence to the safety information contained in the Injury, Illness and Prevention Program (IIPP).
- Handle routine situations utilizing good judgment and flexibility.
Public Relations
· Consistently greet all staff, children, parents and school employees in a friendly and caring manner both in person and when speaking by phone.
· Maintain open communication with staff members, management and parents.
· Be well informed and promote other YMCA programs.
· Communicate clearly and display a professional and caring demeanor when speaking with children, parents, staff and school employees.
PERFORMS ALL OTHER DUTIES AS MAY BE ASSIGNED
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit, walk and stand for extended periods of time.
- Ability to bend, lean and stretch.
- Ability to communicate with young children by making eye-to-eye contact at their level and participate in housekeeping responsibilities.
- Ability to lift up and carry up to 35 pounds
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 30 per week
Application Question(s):
- Do you have at least 6 units in early childhood education?
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- First Aid Certification (Preferred)
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
