• Greet each child and parent upon arrival.
• Visually scan each child upon arrival and check for illness, disease, or any physical impairment. Note in daily report.
• Demonstrate warmth toward children and set positive example by always using a pleasant and calm speaking voice.
• Comfort children when needed
• Plan and execute instructional lessons
• Accompany children (to playground, and exterior of building) in order to supervise activities such as, outdoor play, and fire drills
• Must be able to set up cots/mats in classroom.
• Reinforce skills by using puppets, flannel boards, manipulative etc. on a one-to-one or small group basis.
• Select appropriate songs and stories
• Read and sing with class on a daily basis
• Supervise fine and gross motor activities indoors and outside
• Plan free play activities/afternoon activities
• Use positive reinforcement
• Assist children in maintaining proper personal hygiene
• Prepare materials for lessons
• Prepare learning center and bulletin boards
• Serve snacks and meals.
• Maintain classroom (i.e. cleaning toys twice a week, keeping toys, books, games in an orderly fashion).
• Record and evaluate children's progress
• Communicate with parents and director any issues regarding child's daily problems/concerns.
• Attend all required meetings
• Complete and maintain of all classroom records.
• Mentor and supervise assistant teachers
• Provide for professional growth by attending workshops and reading
• Perform other duties as requested by Director and/or designee.
• Be fully aware of policies of Geyer Early Learning Center and adhere to such guidelines daily
• Maintain a loyalty to the Y, conduct self with professional integrity, respect the confidentiality of families served, and be an appropriate role model for the children/parents at all times
• Maintain a safe & healthy environment at all times
• Risk/Facility Management: All Staff are responsible for assuring the safety of Y members/participants and for the care, maintenance and safety of the all Y facility/program environments. In addition, all staff are required to report accidents/incidents/emergencies, immediately to Director and/or designee. Staff must also adhere to YMCA confidentiality requirements related to all reported incidents.
• Quality Assurance: All staff are expected to plan, deliver, and maintain quality programs, facilities and program environments. Staff will be expected to follow YMCA best practices for their program/membership discipline and to meet or exceed YMCA of Montclair’s expectations.
• Trainings/Staff Meetings: Attend all mandatory trainings and staff meetings, risk management trainings within the specified timeframes. Keep abreast of current trends in facilities and risk management.