- Must maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
- Demonstrate enthusiasm for working with Pre-K students.
- Create a learning environment that speaks to the goal of the Summer Transition Program.
- Actively participate in teaching activities by consistently moving around the learning environment indoors and outdoors; sitting or stooping to communicate at the student's eye level.
- Support the lead teacher in providing a classroom environment that promotes active learning.
- Supports the lead teacher with planning and implementing instructions for students (such as supporting the development of lesson plans and being an active participant with small and large group instructions).
- Supports the lead teacher with gathering assessment data to upload to HATCH Ignite.
- Attend and complete all required training for RKSTP teachers.
- Redirect inappropriate behavior in a positive manner that is supportive and non-punitive by utilizing discipline methods that do not include hitting, shoving, pinching, pushing, complete isolation or language that is harmful and hurtful to the students.
- Respond quickly to a student in distress or a crying student by immediately calming them in a nurturing and appropriate manner.
- Account for the student's attendance, and punctuality, and record accurately and on time in the roll book daily.
- Follow the Operating Guidelines required by Bright from the Start and YMCA Early Learning.
- Behave in a professional manner that is always open, cordial to the children and families, and in the best interest of YMCA Early Learning
- Communicate responsibly with students, parents, colleagues, and leadership.
- Associate degree in early childhood education or related field or CDA, or any degree from a creditable higher education institution
- One or more years of working with Pre-K and or Kindergarten students.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Ability to pass a pre-employment background check including Criminal Record check, Drug Screening and motor vehicle record (MVR) according to company policy.
- Must be legally eligible to work in the US without current or future sponsorship.
Pre-K Assistant Teacher Summer Transition Program - Erskineville, Australia - YMCA of Metro Atlanta
Description
As a thought-leader and best-in-class provider in education, wellness, youth development, and community-building, The YMCA of Metro Atlanta is one of the oldest and most essential non-profits serving in Atlanta. Today, we're looking for you to join us as we carry out our mission to positively impact lives and communities across the state.
At the Y, we're an association of like-minded people (staff, volunteers, and members), on the forefront of a movement to ensure that everyone -- especially children -- experience an equal opportunity to reach their full potential. In the course of a year, we provide more than 3,000 children, ages 6 weeks through Pre-K with high-quality literacy and STEAM-infused learning; give 58,000 youth and teens access to sports, aquatics, day and resident camps, teen leadership development programs, and employment opportunities; provide over 200,000 members with programs, services, and facilities to enjoy connection and maintain wellness regardless of age; and engage over 25,000 volunteers and donors from across Atlanta to share in the gift of supporting their communities.
NATURE AND SCOPE:
The Pre-K Teacher Assistant for the Pre-K (rising K) Summer Transition Program (RKSTP) is under the supervision of the Center Director and Pre-K Services supporting lead and assistant teachers with implementing instruction to support students that will attend Kindergarten during the upcoming school year.
The assistant teacher position is 26 in-person days: 23 instructional days with the students and 3 days for teacher planning, and this position is funded through the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (Pre-K Division). YMCA Early Learning offers this position during the summer.
RESPONSIBILITIES (including, but not limited to):
REQUIREMENTS:
Note: Credentials MUST Be verified in the Georgia Professional Development System (PDS) before applying for this position. Only candidates verified in PDS will be accepted for Pre-Kteaching positions.
Critical competencies based on needs specific to the role: The assistant teachers actively support the lead teacher with planning and implementing instruction to students who are entering Kindergarten in the upcoming school year. Instruction that will support and strengthen critical skills required to succeed in school and beyond.
Ergonomics: Sitting, bending, stooping, standing, 15% repetitive keyboard work, seeing, verbal communications, lift to 25 pounds.
Employment and Benefits package for this job posting is offered through Early Childhood Development Co., LLC, whose sole managing member is the YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc.
Employment Requirement:
This job posting is subject to change at any time.
The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta offers excellent benefits and career opportunities as part of our culture of excellence. The opportunities to serve are vast, and we're looking for a diverse mix of people, who share our values of CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, and RESPONSIBILITY to join us and do their best work.
The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.
Location:
YMCA Dean Rusk Early Learning Center