What are the responsibilities and job description for the TEACHER AIDE position at YMCA of Columbia Willamette?
Description
Join our YMCA team! Teacher Aide's assist teachers during after care in our Elementary schools. Play games, color, have fun!
Requirements
Essential Functions
- Ability to follow directions.
- Ability to relate and communicate well with children, parents and other staff.
- Ability to communicate effectively both in written and verbal skills.
- Positive attitude and willingness to be flexible.
- Ability to sit on floor or child sized chair, stand for 1 hour periods, occasionally lift 50 lbs and frequently lift 30 lbs and crouch for 15 minutes.
- Ability to multi task.
Additional Functions
- Participate in all Regional Staff meetings and functions
- Ability to work well in high stress situations, responding properly to critical incidents, and act swiftly in emergency situations
- Must be able to establish harmonious relations with staff team, volunteers, school districts, and local partners
- Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency situation
- Knowledgeable of programs monitored
REQUIREMENTS
- Must pass YMCA background check
- Must be at least 15 years of age
- Must meet all standards as dictated by the state Child Care Division
- Obtain Food Handlers within first 30 days
- CPR and First Aid certifications or ability to acquire certifications within 30 days of employment
- Prior work experience with childcare preferred
- Reliable transportation to travel to sites across West Region (Beaverton, Hillsboro, Forest Grove, etc.)
- Attire: Clean ‘nice’ bottoms (jeans, pants), staff shirt and name tag
