Assistant Teacher (Queens YMCA)

Description:

The YMCA of Greater New York is seeking a part-time and full-time Assistant Teachers who will support the Head Teacher with the lesson plans, classroom activities, parent / family engagement, and classroom management at our YMCA branches located throughout Queens. The Assistant Teachers will model positive social interactions and language and implement positive class management techniques and strategies. The incumbent’s practices must be consistent with guidelines put forth by the NYC Department of Health / Bureau of Day Care and must be in keeping with the mission and values of the YMCA of Greater New York.

Positions available at the following YMCA branches in Queens:
Cross Island YMCA, Flushing YMCA, Long Island City YMCA, and Ridgewood YMCA

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the health, safety and well-being of children in the program, by providing close supervision of all activities.
• Assist Head Teacher with planning, development, and implementation of developmentally appropriate lessons and activities; including but not limited to literacy, arts, math, cooking, science, outdoor/indoor recreation, field trips, etc.
• Guide students in their academic growth.
• Actively communicate with and engage parents and families.
• Work as a supportive team member within the Early Childhood Learning Center and the Flushing YMCA.
• Maintain a clean and safe classroom environment, by setting up spaces and materials, and reporting and / or removing all potential hazards.
• Prepare food for children and maintain a family style setting for eating, conducive to language, cognitive and social development, as well as the development of healthy habits.
• Maintain accurate program documentation, including, but not limited to, incident / accident / behavior reports, attendance sheets, and sign-in / out sheets.
• Maintain equipment, storage, and inventory of supplies, as needed.
• Ensure that all YMCA of Greater New York, Department of Health, and Department of Education guidelines are followed.
• Actively participate in all training sessions, designated meetings, and special events.
• Other activities and duties as needed that address the ongoing health and well-being of our staff and members.
• Follow and maintain sanitary habits in accordance with CDC guidelines.

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