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About the Role

This position supports the mission and work of the Y, a leading nonprofit charitable organization. The After School Arts Program Teaching Assistant is a team player who demonstrates strong skills in classroom management, organization, interpersonal, verbal and written communication, and collaborative relationships. The Teaching Assistant provides leadership and assures the well-being for all, in line with YMCA of the USA guidelines and Association policies.

Responsibilities

Assist teachers in implementing arts lessons that increase the knowledge of arts principles and expand the student’s interest in art.
Create a safe and trusting creative environment in the classroom.
Ensure the safety of all students.
Maintain the cleanliness and organization of classroom spaces.
Communicate respectfully and clearly with all students, administrators, and parents.
Reinforce positive behaviors and creative strides.
Handle disruptive behaviors in accordance with the SCSD Code of Conduct and all program procedures.
Follow all guidelines and procedures stated in the program’s staff handbook.
Maintain required paperwork for the After School Arts Program Administrator.
Attend mandatory YMCA/Syracuse City School District trainings as/when required.
All other duties as assigned by the Program Administrator or Executive Director.

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED; college degree preferred.
Prior experience working directly with elementary-age students in an education related environment.
Possess and demonstrate excellent organizational, verbal and written communication, interpersonal, decision-making, problem solving and leadership skills.
Possess and demonstrate ability to work both within a team and independently.
Must complete online Bloodborne Pathogens, Employee Safety and Youth Protection Series trainings prior to initial assignment to position.
Must complete online Hazard Communication training within the first 90-days of employment.
Ability to frequently stand, sit, walk, talk, hear, kneel, bend, reach, balance, crouch, climb and/or balance, reach with hands and arms, handle or feel, stoop, climb a minimum of two flights of stairs (approximately every ½ hour), lift/move and carry approximately 20 pounds, and use hands and fingers.
Special vision abilities required close, color, distance, peripheral, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Skills

Classroom management
Organization
Interpersonal communication
Verbal communication
Written communication
Collaborative relationships
Attendance-keeping
Instructional assistance
Teamwork
Independent work
Decision-making
Problem solving
Leadership

Work Type

Part-time

Education Level

High school diploma or GED
College degree preferred

Salary/Compensations

$24.00/hour

About the Company

At the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Our mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. We focus our work in three key areas, youth development, health living and social responsibility. We are committed to this cause because a strong community can only be achieved when we invest in our kids, our health and our neighbors.