Toddler Assistant - Vernon

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Toddler Assistant - Vernon

Assists all teachers with direction for the program and classroom, and implements program curriculum. Maintains classroom ratios at all times. Provides a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on the YMCA values: honesty, respect, responsibility, caring and faith.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Implements curriculum within the established guidelines.

2. Assists teachers with designing and implementing daily lesson/activity plans.

3. Supervises the children, classroom, and all activities.

4. Actively particpate in daily activities by modeling YMCA values and encouraging conversation and

behaviours of healthy living

5. Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child.

6. Conducts parent conferences, and maintains positive relationships and effective communication

with parents. Engages parents as volunteers.

7. Maintains classroom and equipment.

8. Maintains required classroom records.

9. Attends and participates in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training.

10. Assumes lead teacher roles if lead teacher is unavailable.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Meets educational and experience qualifications established by state law, including a federal

fingerprinting background check, and a negative TB test.

2. Must be currently enrolled in an Early Childhood Education Program or related field and/or have

obtained a minimum of a CDA from an approved college/university in Early Childhood Education or

related field.

3. At least 18 years of age.

4. CPR, First Aid, AED certifications, Child Abuse prevention training and a physical examination from a

physician required within 30 days of hire date.

5. Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred.

6. Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate

program activities.

7. Previous experience with diverse populations. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships

with people from different backgrounds.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Ability to plan, lead and participate in activities.

Ability to lift children.

Ability to stand for the entire duration of the scheduled shift

Pay: Competitive Pay

Schedule: Part-Time

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