JOB SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Child Care Teacher the Assistant Teacher will assist in supervising the program and ensuring a safe, healthy, and constructive environment for all children involved in the program.

PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITY: • Understand and ensure EEC regulations as well as Old Colony Y policies (Child and Youth Care policy, Child Guidance Policy, Health Care Policy) are maintained at all times. • Assist with implementing the program curriculum in accordance with EEC regulations, NAEYC standards and Old Colony YMCA'S policies. • Assist with daily activities as well as classroom arrangement, appearance and overall learning environment. • Maintain proper behavior of children at all times with strict adherence to both the YMCA Child Guidance Policy, and the Child Care Policy. • Assists with Fun/Food Curriculum, menu planning and guidelines meet HEPA standards • Understands and maintains QRIS standards • Act in a public relations capacity when communicating with parents, school personnel and potential clients. • Act as a positive role model. • Maintain attendance records and all necessary reports. • Attend mandatory training sessions and all child care meetings. • Meet with child care teacher as directed. • Establish and maintain working relationship with school or other site-specific personnel.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: • Minimum of 16 years of age • CPR/AED and First Aid certifications required. • Evidence of physical examination within last 12 months. • Negative Mantoux TB test and immunity for measles, mumps, and rubella. • Ability to create and sustain a culture of excellence and work and thrive as part of a cohesive team. Ability to lift/move heavy equipment and clean when necessary.

• Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift up to approx 40lbs frequently (children) and move intermittently during work hours.