Teacher's Aide - Avon Before School

Job Description

Job Description

Positions start at $15.69 / hr.

Must be 18+

POSITION SUMMARY :

Under the general direction of the Head Teacher, the Teacher’s Aide works for the YMCA of Greater Hartford and is responsible for on-site activity

leadership, working directly with children. Must enjoy working with children, be a team player, be dependable and possess knowledge of positive behavior management techniques.

Provides a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on the YMCA values : honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Assist Teacher in the preparation and delivery of daily activities by completing assigned tasks.
• Serve our diverse communities equitably and act with an inclusive, anti-racist lens at all times; promote a brave, respectful culture at the Y.
• Actively participate with children in all activities and during play times, ensuring premier quality and innovation.
• Be responsible for clean-up and maintenance of toys and materials after each activity.
• Communicate immediately any problems or concerns with the program, staff, children or parents to immediate Supervisor.
• Maintain confidentiality of information provided by parents, staff and administration.
• Report immediately to supervisor any evidence of child abuse including physical, mental, emotional and / or neglect.
• Attend the minimum number of training hours per year as required by State law and / or accrediting agencies, as approved by supervisor.
• Consistently provide friendly, courteous assistance, exceeding customers’ expectations every day, which includes building and maintaining healthy

professional relationships with parents, children, host agencies, and staff.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Provides a quality experience for everyone, including but not limited to Health Seekers, Members, Participants, Internal Customers, Fellow Staff

Members and others.

• Treats everyone with courtesy, respect, and consideration; displays integrity; listens actively and genuinely; communicates in a clear and pleasant manner;
• embraces differences among people; demonstrates an active willingness to learn and grow; accepts constructive criticism;

works as a team member.

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS REQUIREMENTS, AND DESIRED ATTRIBUTES :

• Knowledge of school age development.
• Warm and nurturing personally.
• Bilingual (Spanish / English) a plus.
• This position may be authorized to have access to protected Health Information (PHI) to perform specific job duties.
• Must be able to work in a school age classroom, possibly work with children with communicable diseases and disabilities.
• Outdoor playground (possibly without handicapped access).
• Personal qualifications as required in Part 407 : Licensing Standards for Child Care Centers, emotional maturity, willingness to cooperate with the aims of the program, respect for children and adults, flexibility, patience, good personal hygiene, and physical and mental health which does not interfere with responsibilities.
EDUCATION :
• None
• None

EXPERIENCE :