What are the responsibilities and job description for the OST Leader position at Test Providence YMCA?
This position is 20 hours per week at the Pre-K after school program (3pm-6pm) located at the Martin Middle School in East Providence.
Position summary:
Responsible for assisting the Head/Lead teacher in the care and learning of children within the classroom.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Assist in the development and implementation of a well rounded curriculum that is developmentally and age appropriate for the children in the classroom.
- Conference with teacher to assist in the preparation of lesson plans in accordance with the Creative Curriculum framework for both indoor and outdoor activities
- Understand and conduct on going assessments of children’s progress. Present documentation of findings to the teacher.
- Routinely conference with teacher and to assure findings are being documented correctly.
- Implement the Y Healthy Eating Physical Activity Standards into classroom routine using positive role modeling and the Food and Fun Curriculum.
- Create and update learning centers within classroom in accordance with the ITERS and ECERS Environmental Rating Scale.
- Collaborate with teacher to prepare and deliver a written daily (infants/toddlers) or weekly (preschool) means of communication with families.
- Responsible for ensuring proper sign in and sign out procedures are followed in accordance with DCYF Licensing Regulations.
- Responsible for conducting daily health checks and assuring proper documentation.
- Prepare and maintain all attendance and meal reports. Responsible for knowing and following all health, safety and emergency procedures.
- Maintain positive relationship with families.
- Report accidents and injuries and complete incident documentation.
- Participate in recommended training programs, conferences, courses and other aspect of professional growth. Attend all trainings and meetings and be able to demonstrate knowledge of all skills
- Communicate professionally, clearly and consistently modeling values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Consistently communicate with families focusing on building supportive relationships through active listening and constantly seeking ways to engage and support all children and their families.
- Work in harmony and cooperation with staff, volunteers and members to develop team spirit and a family atmosphere..
- Assist with insuring a risk free environment, i.e. caution people regarding unsafe practices and conditions. Report accidents and injuries and complete incident reports.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 18 years old High School Diploma or GED
- Preferred 2 year experience in early childhood setting
Certifications and Training
YMCA Required Training CPR and First Aid Certification-within 1st 30 days of employment and must keep up to date throughout employment. OSHA Training, Child Care Abuse Identification and Prevention Training, Listen First
State Required Training and Professional Development Rhode Island Early Learning and Development Standards Certificate 20 hours of approved ECE professional development each year
