Child care associate job description

Associate Teacher - St Peter's Child Care, Full Time, Days *$1000 Sign on Bonus* - (2201492) Description Coordinates with the lead teacher to provide a stimulating, safe, and developmentally appropriate educational environment where children have the opportunity to develop cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills. Works with lead teachers and assistant teachers to provide inclusive care.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assists in constructing and implements daily, weekly and monthly lesson plans.
Is able to step in and perform activities as needed in the absence of the classroom lead to ensure that consistency and excellence of care are maintained.
Assists in managing classroom behaviors and maintaining an emotionally positive classroom through appropriate guidance techniques such as redirection, balance of activities, planned transitions and logical consequences.
Works with other staff to create a professional work environment and role models healthy interactions to the children. Takes direction from, supervises, encourages other staff as needed. Seeks out guidance from administration when needed.
Ensures that child/teacher ratios are maintained per state guidelines. Reports immediately to administration if such ratios are endangered.
Clean and disinfect classroom equipment and areas and send toys down to be sanitized on a daily schedule.
Maintains 18 hours of training as required by the state of NH that relates to the classroom and current best practices. As well as current CPR and First Aid certification.
Performs similar or related duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications Licensure/Certification:
Must meet the qualifications of an associate teacher as outlined by the State of NH requirements. Including but not limited to:
Shall be at least 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma, and meet one of the following options:
(1) A minimum of 9 credits in child development, early childhood, or elementary education, or other field of study focused on children, including at least one 3 credit course in child growth and development, from a regionally accredited college;
(2) A minimum of 1500 hours of supervised child care experience in a licensed child care program or public or private elementary school, with written recommendation from the center director or school administrator, documentation of at least 3 credits in child development, early childhood or elementary education, or other field of study focused on children awarded by a regionally accredited college or university, and the following:
a. A written plan for completion of at least 6 additional credits in child development, early childhood or elementary education, or other field of study focused on children from a regionally accredited college or university; and
b. Within 12 months of the date the individual begins working as an associate teacher, documentation of qualification as specified in (1) above available for review by the department; (3) A minimum of 1000 hours of supervised child care experience in a licensed child care program and documentation of successful completion of a 2 year vocational child care course; (4) Current certification as para II educator by the department of education; or (5) Written documentation from or on file with the department that she or he was qualified and employed as an associate teacher on or before the date of the adoption of these rules on 11/6/2017.
Primary Location: US-NH-ManchesterJob: St PetersSchedule: Full-time Shift: Day Employee Status: RegularJob Type: StandardJob Level: Non Manager

Job DescriptionBookkeeper - Member Services - School Age Child Care

KNOW HOW/REQUIREMENTS:
• Accounting experience
• Strong skill set in collections
• Outstanding attention to detail
• Extraordinary positive attitude
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Excellent problem solving/resolution skills
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Self driven and motivated with the ability to work well with a team
• Ability to develop meaningful and strong relationships with members
• Strong Computer skills including Internet, Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• Ability to handle account information in a respectful and confidential manner
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Uphold the mission of the YMCA
• Answering phones, following up with members via phone and email
• Ability to multi-task and use time wisely and efficiently
• Processing and assigning correct financial assistance and third party payment to accounts
• Collecting all account balances and keeping accurate and up to date bookkeeping
• Provide high level of quality customer service in person as well as over the phone
• Data entry including registration forms, account adjustments and bank and credit card draft scheduling
• Develop strong relationships with participants in an effort to better programs, processes and our community
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Sitting for long periods
• Ability to hear
• Ability to see
• Ability to speak
• Ability to lift 25 pounds
• Employees must wear a proper facial mask/covering at all times while inside any YMCA facility. Masks are not required when working outdoors.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
• Noise level- Moderate
EFFECT ON END RESULT:
• Evidence of a welcoming, nurturing office environment supportive of member services.
• Staff is supported with software needs, member registration details and program forms supportive of excellent program delivery.
• Increase in member satisfaction results demonstrating genuine and high quality service delivery.
• Capable of managing accurate program participant accounts.

STATUS: Full-Time, Non Exempt
STARTING SALARY: $16.00/hour

The YMCA of Greater Louisville maintains a strong commitment to training and professional development. As a new YMCA team member you will receive an excellent benefits package is offered including Health, Dental, Vision, 12% Retirement Contribution, Community Wide Family YMCA Membership, and Free or Reduced School Age Child Care. The YMCA of Greater Louisville maintains a strong commitment to training and professional development.

Equal Opportunity Employer Metro United Way Agency

As an Educator, every day is different! However, typical duties will include -

Partnering with the Program Manager to deliver dynamic Right At School curriculum. We work together as a team to achieve our mission and promote collaboration!

Building relationships and communicating with parents to provide the best child care for their children. We encourage our staff to foster those important relationships that contribute to our success.

Being a role model for children by modeling positive behaviors to assist with learning. Moving around to manage the classroom and maintain safety with a positive guidance approach.

Helping our programs be the best they can be! Verifying quality and compliance standards are met by organizing program materials and documenting attendance, incidents, and other observations.

Being asked to kneel, run, to lift up to 25 lbs, and have a lot of fun while doing so.

Regularly checking in with the Program Manager

WHO WE ARE

Love your job! Shape the future. The kids we serve are the beating heart of Right At School. Right At School strives to provide OTS safe, engaging, and meaningful in-school and extracurricular programs to enrich the lives of students, give parents peace of mind, and enable schools to focus on their academic mission. As a member of our team, you'll find no shortage of talented, passionate people ready to help you grow and succeed--all while building a brighter future for children, families, and communities.

Right At School is helping school leaders fill in critical gaps in childcare. After school, before school, & daytime childcare with distance learning support--open on-site in schools across the country! Because we love social media, check out what programs across the country are doing.

Requirements

Outstanding customer service and relationship building skills

Strong classroom management skills with the ability to use and model appropriate positive discipline

Works well in a team environment

A passion and drive that inspires a love for learning & the ability to engage children in learning activities in a fun and interactive way

Respect for and dedication to working with children

Must have at least three (3) months (or 460 hours) of satisfactory and verifiable work experience with school-age children · - Must be able to become First Aid, CPR and Standard Precautions certified; trainings provided by DPS · - Must be 18 years of age or older

College coursework in early childhood education, child development, or a related field

Ability to complete ALL STATE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Benefits

WHAT YOU'LL LOVE ABOUT US

Growth Opportunities! Options available geared towards several career paths.

Continue your learning with access to our online training library with over 600 online courses and counting. Topics include leadership, child development, after-school programming, and more.

It's FUN! From day one, we take you through a guided training experience including online and in-person learning.

Earn school-age professional development certificates while receiving transferable continuing education credits.

You're involved. Curate a hands-on experience for children that blends into the school fabric

Competitive wage and perks, including free before & after school childcare

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One of our core values is being “locally-inspired.” We will follow the guidance of our State and school district level partners in regard to any COVID-19 vaccination and/or testing requirements they may put in place. In some areas this may mean that employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to work in schools (except where medical or religious exemptions may apply). Employees are also required to wear masks at all times during work hours, regardless of vaccination status.

Here at Right At School, our commitment to equal opportunity runs deep. We really mean that. In order to achieve our goals, we need to work hard to create a diverse workforce so we can reach as many students, parents and schools as possible. We embrace the uniqueness in everyone and we encourage each individual to be their true selves. Your age, skin color, beliefs, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, parental status, vet status, gender identity are valued here. We do not stand for discrimination or harassment of any kind. Come as you are.

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