Preschool - Associate Teacher

 POSITION SUMMARY: 

Instructs
children in developmentally appropriate activities designed to promote social,
emotional, physical, intellectual, and creative growth in the Mitchell Early Childhood and Family Center.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  

1. Assists the lead teacher in implementing an
    emergent curriculum and provocations in a multi-age classroom based on the
    Reggio Emilia Approach, focusing on children’s needs and interests;
    aligning projected outcomes with the Indiana Early Learning Foundations. 
2. Assists the lead teacher in maintaining a
    Reggio inspired learning environment that fosters creative exploration,
    demonstrates respect for the child’s work, while encouraging communication
    and relationships.  
3. Maintains effective and appropriate
    communication (written, verbal, and non-verbal) with all program
    constituents. 
4. Assists the lead teacher in maintaining all
    required documentation (children’s assessments, licensing requirements,
    accreditation, and Paths to Quality requirements) 
5. Implements and adheres to health and safety,
    and all other quality standards set forth by partnering/regulatory
    agencies (CACFP, NAEYC, PTQ, CCDF, licensing, YMCA, etc…). 
6. Upholds all policies, practices, and
    procedures of the YMCA of Muncie and Mitchell Early Childhood and Family
    Center. 
7. Partners with families; through engaging them
    in the program and connecting families to each other. 
8. Keep abreast of current knowledge in child
    development and best practices working with children and the Reggio Emilia
    Approach to teaching.  
9. All other duties as assigned.