Preschool Teacher Assistant - Durango Hills

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Preschool Director, the Assistant Preschool Teacher helps with the supervision of groups of children and implements YMCA activities for our Preschool Program. This is a full time position with benefits.

We're currently looking for experienced preschool teachers to teach at our brand new Skyview Preschool Village, opening Fall 2024! Positions will begin on July 1, 2024.

OUR CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• To interact, initiate and encourage the children in the activities during the day

• To help the children control behavior using a positive, appropriate approach; always to use consistent technique.

• To provide nurturance but to help the children become independent

• To maintain good communication with parents and help make each parent feel at ease within the school

• To assist the teacher in planning activities for the group and to offer suggestions and information about the children when needed

• To develop a cooperating and supportive attitude within the room

• To assist the master teacher in record keeping by passing on observations regarding the children's health, behavior and development

• To attend bi-weekly and quarterly staff meetings

ABUSE RISK MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS:

• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with children.

• Attend required abuse risk management training.

• Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising children.

• Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.

• Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma, six semester hours of early or elementary childhood study required. Two years' experience in the field of early or elementary childcare education preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Bi-lingual Spanish/English strongly preferred.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situation.

TRAININGS, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• TB test/ Sheriffs card for both Las Vegas prior to employment.

• American Red Cross CPR, AED and First Aid. The following courses must be completed within 30 days of hire: Blood borne Pathogens, Signs and Symptoms of Illness, Reporting and Recognizing Child Abuse & Neglect, 3 hours of Child Development, 2 hours of Health & Wellness, and apply for Nevada Registry.

• Building/physical premises safety, emergency prep and medication administration and allergies training required within 30 days of hire.

• Working with Children within 30 days of hire date

• Staff are to attend all Preschool trainings and in-services required by Supervisor

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Strong skills in: communication, leadership, judgment, and creativity.

• Working knowledge of YMCA policy and Preschool organization.

• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency situation.

• Ability to adequately observe participant activities, enforce safety regulations, and apply appropriate management techniques.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. (i.e., set up tables and chairs for class.)

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

END RESULT:

• Provide a safe, secure and educational program experience to participants to enhance the image of the YMCA in the community.

• Impact the overall effectiveness of the association's implementation of the YMCA mission.

• Provide membership with ongoing availability of services, programs and leadership in the youth and family area thus helping the association to achieve higher levels of membership retention.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. It is understood that the employee will also perform other business-related duties. Job descriptions are reviewed periodically and may be revised if deemed necessary. This job description is not a written or implied contract.

All new full-time employees will be hired as introductory employees for a period of 90 days. During this period, every effort will be made by the supervisors to orient the employee to his/her job in the organization. By the end of this period, the employee's work record and general adaptability to the Association's working conditions will be reviewed by the immediate supervisor.