Assistant Teacher for Summer EXPRESS YOURSELF program
YWCA Princeton
- Princeton, NJ
- $16.00-18.00 per hour
- Temporary
- Full-time
- To support compliance with all state regulations related to maintenance of the New Jersey Child Care Center License and with the Mission of The YWCA Princeton
- To effectively help children engage in enrichment activities, model respect towards staff and children, and encourage an appreciation & respect of cultural differences among the people we interact with every day
- To effectively support child safety procedures. To help with set up at the beginning/end of each day, greeting children and parents/guardians, maintain proper sign-in/sign-out procedures and to help children maintain personal space
- To communicate with the Lead Teacher regarding group/individual management issues as they arise among the children
- To attend staff orientation, trainings & comply with all hew health & safety protocols professional development, and program evaluations as requested
- To assist with the preparing & implementation of Lesson Plans each week
- To be ready to carry out procedures in the Emergency Plan including Fire Drills & Lock Down
- To carry out any other assignments as directed by Director of Childcare & Youth Programs
- A minimum age of 18 years old or a minimum High School Diploma or related life experience
- A minimum of one year experience in Art, Music & Dance play related field
- A desire to work with children in a preschool -school age setting ( ages 4-8 yr. old)
- Must be reliable, detail oriented, motivated and personable
- Able to work well with a team of others and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Be able to work flexible hours as needed Monday-Friday (7:15am-6pm)
- Required fingerprint/background check and CARI FORM prior to start date in compliance with New Jersey State Department of Child and Family Services
- First Aid, CPR and AED certified (certifications can be earned upon hire within 90 days)
- Sensitive to the Mission of the YWCA Princeton
- Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate computer keyboard and other office equipment.
- Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone.
- Seeing to read, prepare and review a variety of materials.
- Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.
- Sitting for extended periods.