Preschool Teacher Assistant (All Atlanta Metro Locations)

Summary

Apply Directly at YMCA Site: https://ymcaatlanta.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/YMCA-Careers/job/Atlanta-GA/Preschool-Teacher-Assistant_R0010274

This role is available at the below locations. Please choose your location preference(s) during the application process.

Arthur M. Blank (555 Luckie St NW, Atlanta, GA 30313)

East Lake (275 E Lake Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30317)

Paulding (55 Hiram Dr, Hiram, GA 30141)

Duties

NATURE AND SCOPE:

Under the supervision of the Center Director, the Preschool Teacher Assistant is responsible for working cooperatively with the Preschool Lead Teacher in planning and conducting learning experiences and activities and assists in the day-to-day management of an assigned classroom.

RESPONSIBILITIES (including, but not limited to):

• Organize classroom space into functional areas (interest centers) in collaboration with the teacher.
• Maintain a clean and healthy classroom environment.
• Maintain a safe environment – indoor and outdoor.
• Keep classroom arranged in an orderly manner and materials readily accessible to the children.
• Provide for constant supervision of children during all activities – indoors and outdoors.
• Observe physical conditions of children and makes referrals to teacher when necessary.
• Makes observation and assess children in each developmental area using the designated developmental screening and on-going assessment process.
• Refer children with suspected problems to teacher.
• Provide input into the evaluation of each child’s progress on an on-going basis.
• In collaboration with the teacher, prepare in advance lesson plans, materials and environment that are organized, interactive, appropriate, clean, safe and hands on.
• Follow daily schedule in conducting activities that are appropriate for the individual developmental levels of all children.
• In the absence of the teacher, assume primary responsibility for classroom management.
• Provide a variety of art media and allows for creative expressions.
• Display children’s work at eye level in the classroom, hallway, etc.
• Conduct individual, small, and large group activities.
• Present activities or concepts in sequential order.
• Plan and participate in the provision of a balanced program of open learning and structured activities.
• Communicate to the teacher the need for additional supplies.
• Use available community resources and field trips for classroom enrichment.
• Make home visits and conducts parent teacher conferences during the school year.
• Establish classroom rules with teachers that are appropriate for age level of the child.
• Maintain order in the classroom using positive approaches to behavioral management.
• Provide for smooth transition from one activity to another activity. .
• Attend and participate in team, site, and agency required meetings, trainings, professional development, and continuing education.
• Ensure that site-appropriate health, safety, classroom organization, classroom aesthetic and sanitation guidelines are followed.
• Follow all mandatory reporting of suspected abuse, unsafe conditions, repair needs, complaints, accidents, and injuries.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS:

• CDA program or a degree program that will be earned within two years of hire
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to perform physical requirements, including, but not limited to, kneel, bend, squat, lift, push, pull, and carry objects or children up to 50 lbs

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance