As a member of the YWCA New Britain, and the Childcare team, the Associate Teacher will work under the Head Teacher and/or Teacher by participating in the planning and implementation of a program that provides a safe and healthy, rich learning environment. Assist in keeping accurate records of children’s attendance and monthly reports required for the Child and Adult Care Food Program and Attendance Initiative. Support appropriate communication with children, parents, staff, and volunteers. Provide a positive role model for children, parents, and co-workers. Become familiar with the State of CT Child Care Licensing Regulations, School-Readiness requirements and NAEYC Accreditation standards. Observes and documents children’s developmental milestones for assessment. Steps up in the role of lead teacher in their absence. Participate in program and/or community family/child events.
Performance Standards:
* Becomes familiar with Creative Curriculum, the CT Early Learning Developmental Standards and CT Documentation and Observation Teaching Systems for planning and assessment. Performance reflects knowledge of these regulations, standards, and competencies.
* Become familiar with NAEYC standards with regards to Relationships, Curriculum, Teaching, Health and Assessment of Child Progress.
* Support and assist the Head/Lead Teacher in providing opportunities for active exploration, experiences that are relevant and integrate across all domains of development, be intentional in promoting skill development, provide opportunities for the children to benefit from diversity.
* Maintain a safe, clean, and organized room including toys, equipment, supplies, and bulletin boards to create a warm, welcoming environment appropriate for the ages of the children to be served. Maintain storage areas and safe, clean food service areas by helping with general housekeeping tasks.
* Monitor the use of supplies and equipment with the head teacher or teacher.
* Must meet the required state licensing and school readiness required trainings for the position; implement the philosophies and techniques learned through training. Demonstrate increased understanding of developmentally appropriate activities and expectations of children at various age levels.
* Prepare and maintain interest areas for daily activities.
* Commitment to remaining available during all operating hours with schedule changes being made based on the overall program needs.
* Perform other related duties, as assigned.
· Attend staff, personnel, and professional development meetings assigned, including, but not limited to, YWCA and childcare staff meetings.
· Reliably meet deadlines.
· Manages time and attendance well. Flexibility in scheduling to meet needs of program.
· Follows the organizations policies and procedures.
· Follows safety policies, procedures, and regulations in addition to YWCA Childcare Policies, YWCA Childcare supervision Policy, and Positive Guidance Policy.
· Follows legal and ethical standards related to job responsibilities.
· Demonstrates proficiency in the necessary common and technical knowledge areas required for the position.
· Increase personal knowledge about individual, interpersonal and institutional levels of racism by actively participating in trainings and organizational or community-based committees.
· Seek input from program participants of various backgrounds on program environment and program elements.
· Support co-workers and work with diverse teams utilizing best practices to inspire better thinking and solutions.
· Maintain and care for supplies and equipment of the YWCA.
· Accept other responsibilities and projects as assigned.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
- Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- New Britain, CT 06051 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- New Britain, CT 06051: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person