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Assistant Daycare Teacher - Capital South Campus at Capital District YMCA in Albany, New York

Posted in Education 30+ days ago.

Type: Part-Time





Job Description:

Our Assistant Daycare Teacher helps with the planning and implementation of a developmentally appropriate childcare program curriculum. Assistant Daycare Teachers provide a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families.


Our Assistant Daycare Teachers will preform the following functions:



  • Assists with planning, implementing and supervising a developmentally and academically appropriate curriculum for the assigned program.

  • Maintains daily schedules of activities, etc.

  • Maintains an organized, clean and safe learning and recreational environment for all program areas.

  • Develops and consistently maintain appropriate and professional communication with parents.

  • Trains children and parents on emergency procedures.

  • Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies. Maintains all required records and logs.

  • Special projects as requested and needed.

  • Report all accidents and incidents involving self, participants, guests or other employees.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Our Assistant Daycare Teachers must have the following requirements:



  • Must be 18 years of age.

  • HS Diploma/GED required.

  • One year experience working with children required.

  • Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred.

  • Submission of NYS Medical Statement of Childcare Staff Form documenting physician clearance to work in a childcare setting as well as TB Test which meets Health and Social Service requirement.

  • Child Abuse Prevention for Supervisory Staff; CPR; First Aid; AED; Blood borne Pathogens to be completed within 30 days of hire.

  • Excellent organizational, communication and problem solving skills. Basic knowledge of computers.

  • Previous experience with diverse populations. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.

All certifications, diplomas and/or credentials must be presented in the documents section for consideration.


This is a part-time position, free membership is included once hired!  Starting Rate is $13.25

Experience

Required
  • 2 year(s): Direct experience with children under age 13.
Preferred

  • 1 year(s): Previous experience with diverse populations.

  • 1 - 2 years: Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting.

  • 1 year(s): Experience in a supervisory capacity.

Education

Preferred

  • High School Diploma/GED or better

  • Some college or better in Elementary Education or related field

  • Associates or better in Early Childhood Education or related field

Licenses & Certifications

Required
  • Child Development Assoc.
Preferred

  • CPR

  • First Aid

  • AED

  • Bloodborne Pathogens

Skills

Required

  • Leadership

  • Supervision

  • Work in diverse community

  • PC Experience

  • Communication

  • Organizational

  • Problem Solving

Behaviors

Required

  • Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

  • Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

  • Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

  • Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

  • Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Required

  • Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

  • Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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