Position Summary:

The Assistant Teacher of The Burke Foundation Early Childhood Center at YWCA Princeton is responsible for the assistance to the general supervision and management of a classroom of children between the ages of 8 weeks and 6 years old.  The Assistant Teacher will work under the direction of the Lead Teacher. Have the ability to be sensitive, mature, and have the ability to relate well to both children and adults.  Must have the personality, patience, creativity and the ability to provide stability for program continuity and must be flexible to work between the hours of 7:15am-6:00pm.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the safety, security and nurturing of the children assigned to the classroom at all times. This includes both inside and outside the classrooms, on walks, in the hallways, and on field trips when applicable.
• Assist with toileting, diapering, feeding, cleaning and personal hygiene.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds as well as bending, stooping and sitting on a child-sized chair on a daily basis.
• Visually supervise children and staff.
• Participate in daily cleaning routines in accordance with NJ Licensing requirements. In collaboration with the Director of Childcare, Operations and Facilities, ensure that facilities for the Burke Foundation Early Childhood Center are safe, clean, attractive, and meet the state and local health and safety regulations for a childcare center.
• Maintain safe and sanitary use of all classroom equipment and supplies.
• Document attendance, incidence reports, medication waivers, and daily/weekly care sheets for each child in compliance with the YWCA Princeton and NJ State licensing regulations.
• Communicate verbally and in writing in a professional way with children, staff and parents.
• Assist in planning and implementing the Creative Curriculum.
• Assist in making daily child observations, collecting information, and drawing conclusions according to the GOLD assessment program.
• Treat all children at all times with dignity and respect, recognizing that each child has his/her unique qualities, gifts, and needs.
• Give personal attention to each child in the room each day.
• Interact with each child on their eye level and height level, using calm, natural and respectful tones of voice.
• Greet every child, parent, staff member and visitor with a smile and friendliness.
• Assist in conducting parent conferences.
• Maintain effective lines of communication with the children, parents, fellow staff, and Directors.
• Attend all staff meetings and required training sessions, as well as childcare family events.
• Responsible for working at least one 6 hour shift during Tiger Camp weekend.
• Volunteering when possible for YWCA Princeton sponsored events.
• Model values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
• Function as a cooperative, productive member of the YWCA Princeton staff team
• Mandatory continuation education credits for professional development & requirements for Office of licensing and Grow NJ Kids (July 1- June 30).

Requirements:

• High School Diploma / GED
• Child Development Associate (CDA) or Community College (A.A.). preferred
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with children in an early childhood program.
• Hold or get (within 90 days of employment) an ARC, First Aid, CPR/AED certifications for child, infant, and adult
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills required
• Ability to prioritize, be self-directed and work independently
• Ability to work flexibility with a collaborative team of staff members and volunteers

• Must be willing to work with all persons without regard to race, religion, ethnic origin, socioeconomic status or disability and sexual orientation
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Words, and Excel

• Ability to communicate fluently verbally and in writing in English and Spanish

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• 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 of time.

Submit cover letter of intent and resume as attachments to toshea@ywcaprinceton.org.

The YWCA Princeton is looking to fill multiple substitute teaching positions at The Burke Foundation Early Childhood Center.

• • Pre-K Dual Language (Spanish) for 3-4 Year Old Programs
  • Pre-K General for 3-4 Year Old Programs
  • Infant/Toddler Programs for 8 weeks – 30 months

Substitute Teacher is responsible for assisting Teachers in delivery of an effective subject matter in accordance with the Creative Curriculum. Must have personality, patience, creativity and the ability to provide stability for program continuity and must be flexible to work between the hours of 7:30am to 6:00pm.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• • • • Works with individual child or small groups of children, under the direction of the Pre-K Lead Teacher, to reinforce the learning materials and/or skills introduced by the Lead Teacher
      • Distributes and collects workbooks, papers and other materials for instruction
      • Assists with the supervision of students during periods of instruction, emergency drills, events, field trips and lunch periods
      • Assist with lavatory activities and personal hygiene assistance
      • Ability to lift and carry up to 15 lbs. as well as bending, stooping and sitting on a child-sized chair
      • Able to work in accordance with the philosophy and policies of the YWCA Princeton
      • Responsible for the safety, security and nurturing of the children assigned to the classroom at all times. This includes both inside and outside of the classroom and on field trips when applicable
      • Assist in gearing the program to the needs of the individual children, recognizing their differences, special interests, needs, abilities and styles and pace of learning socialization skills
      • Assist in documenting attendance, accident reports, medication waivers, and daily care sheets for each child in compliance with the YWCA Princeton and licensing regulations
      • Treat all children at all times with dignity and respect, recognizing that each has his/her unique qualities, gifts and needs. Giving special personal attention to each child in the room each day, at the child’s eye level and with a pleasant tone
      • Greet every child, parent, fellow staff and visitor with a smile and friendliness. Interact with children on their eye level and height level, using calm, natural and respectful tones of voice
      • Help children become aware of their roles as integral members of a group
      • Assist in ordered arrangements, appearance and learning environment or the classroom. Assure safe and sanitary use and maintenance of all classroom equipment and supplies
      • Maintain open communications with parents and be available for conferences (during, before, and after school hours)
      • Work cooperatively with other members of the staff, Directors and maintain an ethical and professional atmosphere
      • Attend all staff meetings and required training sessions, as well as childcare family events. Volunteer when possible for the YWCA Princeton sponsored events
      • Assume any other duties as requested by professional staff at the YWCA Princeton
      • Must model the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility
      • Function as a cooperative, productive member of the YWCA Princeton staff team

Skills and Requirements:

• • • • Hold or be eligible for a Mercer County substitute certificate (minimum of 60 college credits)
      • Hold or get (within 90 days of employment) an ARC, First Aid, CPR/AED certifications for child, infant and adult
    • • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills required
      • Ability to prioritize, be self-directed and work independently
      • Ability to work flexibly with a collaborative team of staff members and volunteers
      • Ability to work within procedures efficiently and handle several tasks concurrently to meet deadlines
      • Must be willing to work with all persons without regard to race, religion, ethnic origin, socioeconomic status or disability
      • Must be knowledgeable in Microsoft Words, and Excel
      • Ability to communicate fluently verbally and in writing in English and Spanish.

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Email cover letter and resume to toshea@ywcaprinceton.org.  No phone call please.