FLOATING TODDLER ASSISTANT TEACHER

　　Job Details

　　Level

　　Experienced

　　Job Location

　　YWCA Central Massachusetts - Worcester, MA

　　Position Type

　　Full Time

　　Education Level

　　High School

　　Salary Range

　　$15.00 - $17.50 Hourly

　　Travel Percentage

　　None

　　Job Shift

　　Day

　　Job Category

　　Education

　　Description

　　Hours:830-515

　　As an Assistant Teacher - Float you will assist in managing the ongoing programming in assigned classroom(s) in a professional and confidential manner and in a way which incorporates the developmental/culturally sensitive philosophy of the Center to ensure the highest quality of care, as well as compliance with NAEYC standards, Department of Early Education and Care requirements, QRIS, and health and safety regulations.

　　Responsibilities:

　　Assist in implementing Teaching Strategies Gold and creating an environment where children can learn and grow at their own pace, interact comfortably with adults, and have opportunity to participate in individual and group (small and large) activities as appropriate to program area.

　　Supervise children in play and structured activities.

　　Maintain a safe and clean environment for children; performing light housekeeping duties as needed.

　　Greet Parents daily; communicate information only as requested by supervisor.

　　Assist in preparing and maintaining classroom records as requested.

　　Attend scheduled staff meetings; maintain Health and Safety, CPR and First Aid certification; complete all required training each year as required by DEEC and QRIS.

　　Develop and follow the Annual Individual Professional Development Plan (IPDP).

　　Maintain EEC Professional Qualifications (PQ) Registry.

　　Cover planning and lunch breaks for staff.

　　Maintain student/teacher ratios at all times.

　　Qualifications

　　Minimum of 18 years of age

　　DEEC Teacher qualified preferred

　　Willingness to enroll in an Associate Early Childhood Education (ECE) degree program

　　Ability to work with families and children of diverse cultural backgrounds

　　Ability to relate with co-workers/parents in a cooperative and positive manner

　　Solid computer skills