Part Time Assistant Daycare Provider (Infant/Toddlers)

Job Title : Part Time Assistant Daycare Provider (Infant / Toddlers)

Department : Education

FLSA Status : Professional Non Exempt

Hours : On Average 20 hours per week : 9 : 00 am to 1 : 00 pm, Monday through Friday with the opportunity to work temporarily full time from August 15th, 2022 to October 28th, 2022

Compensation : $20 / hourly

Reports to : Childcare Director and other assigned supervisors

Position Overview : Daycare Provider (Infant / Toddlers) at Washington Yu Ying are part of a collaborative and supportive faculty with a common goal of continuously improving a great school.

Essential Responsibilities :

Responsibilities outlined in this section are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position.

This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties, and / or skills required. Other duties may be assigned.

Daycare Assistant Teachers possess the following skills / responsibilities :

Assist the Lead Teacher and Childcare Director in planning and conducting an effective child development program to meet the physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs of each child.

This should be done based on the goals and general curriculum plan of Washington Yu Ying PCS

Support the implementation of daily teaching programs under the direction of lead classroom teacher(s).

Assist in providing a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use, both in learning activities and imaginative play

Help organize activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling and field trips.

Help teach basic skills such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene and social skills

Support lead teacher in arranging indoor and outdoor space to facilitate creative play, motor-skill activities and safety.

Demonstrated ability to and willingness to learn to teach in ways that are interactive, hands-on, inquiry-based, and promote self-discovery and critical thinking

Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn in supporting lead teacher to establish an effective, respectful and efficient classroom culture

Attend children's basic needs, such as feeding, dressing, diapering, hand washing, napping, transitioning, etc. Ensure these child care routines are carried out in a manner that is prompt, hygienic and consistent with good child development principles.

Support the Lead Teacher in establishing and enforcing rules for behavior, and procedures for maintaining orders

Observe and assist with evaluating children’s performance behavior, social development, and physical health.

Support the lead teacher and childcare director to ensure that parents receive adequate information about their child’s experiences at the center through daily contacts and regularly scheduled parent conferences.

Commitment to meet the needs of every child in our diverse population

Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to work and collaborate as a member of a team

Interest in professional learning, growth through quality feedback, and initiative in challenging own understandings

Flexibility, dedication, and enthusiasm

Capability to nurture students and work collaboratively with families

Help with general classroom housekeeping and meal duties.

Help prepare and present displays of student's work.

Qualifications :

Have earned an Associate’s degree or more advanced degree from an accredited institution or CDA with preschool or infant / toddler endorsement with a high school diploma.

Have experience working with infants and toddlers

Meet state educational licensing and additional center / school requirements

CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain

Must value and thrive in Yu Ying’s culture : Nurturing, Collaborative, Rigorous, Innovative and Diverse

Benefits :

An hourly wage of $20.00

Small child care class size of 8 students

The support of welcoming and appreciative students, parents, and colleagues

A community that supports and promotes a growth mindset that allows every Yu Ying member to grow with one another each day.

A dedicated and passionate team of colleagues that value collaboration and growing themselves as educators

A strong administration team that provides you with exceptional professional development

Terms of Employment : Full school year

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities of the job, and are not meant to be all inclusive.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities of the job.

Unless reasonable accommodation can be made, while performing this job, the staff member shall :

Use physical strength to lift, move, carry, pull or push equipment and / or student(s).

Sit, stand, walk, and run for required periods of time, according to the instruction schedule.

Speak and hear.

Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision.

Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary.

Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, computers and / or controls.

Environmental Demands :

The environmental demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities of the job, and are not meant to be all inclusive.

Exposure to a variety of childhood and adult diseases and illnesses.

Occasional exposure to a variety of weather conditions.

Exposure to heated / air-conditioned and ventilated facilities.

Exposure to a building in which a variety of chemical substances are used for cleaning, instruction, and / or operation of equipment.

Function in a workplace with a high level of noises at times.