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$16/hr
Full-time
Posted 34d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Teacher's Aide is responsible for leading on-site activities and working directly with children in a before and afterschool program. They assist the Head Teacher in daily preparations and ensure a safe, inclusive environment based on YMCA values.
Requirements
Candidates must be at least 16 years old with previous experience working with children. They must possess strong communication skills and be able to obtain CPR and Connecticut Child Care certifications within 90 days.
Full job description
YMCA of Greater Hartford Job Description
Job Title: Teacher’s Aide
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Job Grade:
Primary Department: SACC
Reports to: Child Development Director or Childcare Coordinator
The YMCA of Greater Hartford is an association open to all committed to helping people reach their potential in spirit, mind, and body. Our commitment is based on the belief that the purpose of this three-fold development is to live out the values of Caring, Honest, Respect and Responsibility.
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 the Head 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.
All duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Qualified Candidate must be at least 16 years old.
Previous experience working with children.
Works effectively with children, families and other staff.
Able to be certified in Connecticut Child Care, Adult & Child CPR and attain certification within 90 days of employment.
Possess good oral communication, written communication, and public speaking skills.
Positive enrollment trends.
Positive, appropriate interaction with the children in the program and other staff.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT:
Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for long periods of time.
Must be able to lift and/or assist children up to 30 pounds in weight.
Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency
The YMCA of Greater Hartford is an association open to all and committed to helping people develop their God-given potential in spirit, mind and body. Our commitment is based on the belief that the purpose of this three-fold development is to live out the values of our Judeo-Christian heritage, including caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. Our vision is to be the premier provider of high quality values-driven programs. We believe that by teaching core character value of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility, we can achieve our mission and vision for the people of Greater Hartford.
The YMCA of Greater Hartford consists of 12 branches and two resident camps providing more than 100 programs in Hartford, Tolland and Windham counties.
•Downtown YMCA in Downtown Hartford
•East Hartford YMCA in East Hartford
•Farmington Valley YMCA in Granby
•Glastonbury Family YMCA in Glastonbury
•Hale YMCA Youth and Family Center in Putnam
•Indian Valley Family YMCA in Ellington
•Tri-Town YMCA in Wethersfield
•West Hartford YMCA in West Hartford
•Wheeler Regional Family YMCA in Plainville
•Wilson-Gray YMCA Youth and Family Center in the North End of Hartford
•Camp Jewell in Colebrook
•Camp Woodstock in Woodstock CT
Offices: 50 State House Sq, 2nd Floor, HARTFORD, CT 06103, US · 90 State House Sq, Hartford, Connecticut 06103, US · 770 Main Street, East Hartford, CT 06108, US · 97 Salmon Brook St, Granby, Connecticut 06035, US · 95 Oakwood Drive, Glastonbury, CT 06033, US
The YMCA of Greater Hartford is an association open to all and committed to helping people develop their God-given potential in spirit, mind and body. Our commitment is based on the belief that the purpose of this three-fold development is to live out the values of our Judeo-Christian heritage, including caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. Our vision is to be the premier provider of high quality values-driven programs. We believe that by teaching core character value of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility, we can achieve our mission and vision for the people of Greater Hartford.
The YMCA of Greater Hartford consists of 12 branches and two resident camps providing more than 100 programs in Hartford, Tolland and Windham counties.
•Downtown YMCA in Downtown Hartford
•East Hartford YMCA in East Hartford
•Farmington Valley YMCA in Granby
•Glastonbury Family YMCA in Glastonbury
•Hale YMCA Youth and Family Center in Putnam
•Indian Valley Family YMCA in Ellington
•Tri-Town YMCA in Wethersfield
•West Hartford YMCA in West Hartford
•Wheeler Regional Family YMCA in Plainville
•Wilson-Gray YMCA Youth and Family Center in the North End of Hartford
•Camp Jewell in Colebrook
•Camp Woodstock in Woodstock CT
Offices: 50 State House Sq, 2nd Floor, HARTFORD, CT 06103, US · 90 State House Sq, Hartford, Connecticut 06103, US · 770 Main Street, East Hartford, CT 06108, US · 97 Salmon Brook St, Granby, Connecticut 06035, US · 95 Oakwood Drive, Glastonbury, CT 06033, US