Under the direction and supervision of the Assistant Director of School Age Care and in accordance with the mission and purpose of the YMCA, the Teacher Assistant is responsible for teaching groups of children and for assisting in the planning, preparation and execution of the daily program.  Emphasis for the assistant is on working closely with the group teacher in the daily activities of the group.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assists in greeting each child of assigned group.
   
2. Assists in the daily planning, preparation and execution of all classroom and outdoor activities.
   
3. Assists in welfare, health, and safety of the children in group.
   
4. Assists in the supervision of the group in bathroom and during meal times and on scheduled swim days, if applicable.
   
5. Assists other staff in maintaining order and cleanliness.
   
6. Provide a safe and nurturing environment.
   
7. Attends any scheduled staff meetings, parent nights, and open houses.
   
8. Disseminates information to parents when asked by Director or Group Teacher.
   
9. Manages the teacher’s responsibilities in his/her absence.
   
10. Meets with Director for periodic appraisal meetings to discuss job performance and job satisfaction.
    
11. Assists with supervision on field trips.
    
12. Attends mandatory staff trainings and participates in two YMCA special events as scheduled.
13. Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner.
14. Performs other related duties as assigned or as necessary. Remains flexible and adaptable in work schedules and work assignments as defined by departmental and organizational needs.
15. Represents the Hamilton Area YMCA in a manner that conveys professionalism, confidentiality, courtesy, fairness, personal integrity, and respect for others.
    

Qualifications 

1. Education and/or Experience
   • Must be at least 16 years of age
   • Must be undergoing professional preparation to be a leader of young children
   • Experience working with children
     
2. Skills and Abilities
   • Excellent communication skills
     
3. Certifications
   • Current CPR and First Aid Certification required

Various shifts available

Hourly rate- $15.13 (based on experience)

Under the direction and supervision of the Site Supervisor and in accordance with the mission and purpose of the YMCA, the Site Assistant is responsible for assisting the Site Supervisor in the management, supervision, and program planning for a group of children between the ages of 5 to 12 in accordance with the YMCA guidelines and state licensing requirements.  Direct supervision of children is the primary function of this position.

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assists in the planning and implementation of the daily program under the direction of the Site Supervisor.
   

2. Assists in the planning and preparation of the creative learning environment, establish centers of interest, and prepare needed materials and supplies.
   

3. Supervises individual children or groups of children in accomplishing specific tasks or activities.
   

4. Demonstrates the ability to set and maintain limits for children using positive reinforcement.
   

5. Treats children with dignity and respect.
   

6. Maintains a professional attitude and loyalty to the staff and principles of the YMCA.
   

7. Helps with general housekeeping tasks such as cleanup, snacks, and general orderliness of the site both inside and outside (i.e. litter and equipment).
   

8. Attends all required staff training.
   

9. Maintains accurate timesheets and turn in to the Site Supervisor according to the payroll schedule.
   

10. Maintains communication with Site Supervisor, and if necessary, the Director of Off-Site Child Care Services.
    

11. Provides assistance to the site supervisor in any other appropriate ways.
    

12. Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner.
    

13. Performs other related duties as assigned or as necessary. Remains flexible and adaptable in work schedules and work assignments as defined by departmental and organizational needs.
    

14. Represents the Hamilton Area YMCA in a manner that conveys professionalism, confidentiality, courtesy, fairness, personal integrity, and respect for others.

 Qualifications 

1. Education and/or Experience
   • Must be at least 16 years of age
   • Must be undergoing professional preparation to be a leader of young children or have experience working with children
     
2. Skills and Abilities
   • Must have a warm, friendly, assertive personality and be sensitive to the feelings and needs of others
   • Must be able to relate well to children and be willing to fulfill responsibilities in accordance with program goals
     

    

   REQUIRED COMPETENCIES 

   QUALITY & PRODUCTIVITY
   Provides high quality services, processes and programs while consistently seeking ways to improve outcomes and enhance the organization. Meets or exceeds goals and objectives and consistently engages in productive work effort requiring minimal direction from manager. 

   PROFESSIONALISM 

   Demonstrates self control by maintaining composure in difficult situations; deals calmly and effectively with stressful situations. Projects a professional image of oneself and the organization and demonstrates a positive attitude towards work and the organization.

   ACCOUNTABILITY
   Demonstrates a commitment to the position and accepts responsibility for personal actions. Comes to work on time and ready to work.

   COLLABORATION & TEAMWORK
   Supports a positive team environment in which employees participate, respect and cooperate with each other to achieve desired results. Builds and sustains cooperative working relationships and demonstrates a positive attitude in work assignment and interaction with others.
   

   COMMUNICATION

    Expresses self in a knowledgeable, coherent, and professional manner. Works to resolve conflict and promotes an open and honest environment for feedback and constructive criticism.

   LEADERSHIP
   Provides direction and motivation and sets an example through open communication and modeling best practices. Provides appropriate advice, on-going feedback, support and resources to improve effectiveness of individuals and departments.

    CUSTOMER FOCUS
   Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of customers.  Consistently acts with customers in mind.  Establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.

Program hours:

Before School
7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

After School
3:15 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

• All applicants must be 18 years or older. 
• Experience working with School Age children preferred