Before and After School Child and Youth Program Assistant-Non-Supervisory

Armed Services YMCA of The U S A•Harker Heights, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Before and After School Child and Youth Program Assistant position is responsible for providing appropriate, developmental supervised childcare and instruction for children and youth ranging from 5 to 12 years of age.

Requirements

All candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and must be able to read, write, and speak English.
Candidates must meet county, state, or federal for employment.
Candidates must be able to continually and successfully pass background and reference checks with no derogatory findings that would prohibit them from working with children and youth in accordance with applicable county, state, or federal law.
Candidates may be required to complete pre/post-employment physicals.
Demonstrated ability to work with children and youth and other professionals in a group setting.
1 year experience working with children and youth in a childcare setting or other related experience.
Current CPR/First Aid certification.
24 hours training or equivalent certifications (including equivalent Department of Defense Child and Youth training module completion) or equivalent post-secondary education.
2 years experience working with children and youth in a childcare setting or other related experience.
48 hours training or equivalent certifications (including equivalent Department of Defense Child and Youth training module completion) or equivalent post-secondary education.

Nice To Haves

3 years experience working with children and youth in a childcare setting or other related experience.
A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or Military School-Age (MSA) credential or 2-year degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Child Development or related field of study, which can include Youth Recreation, Physical Education, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Youth Development, Psychology, Social Work, Home Economics with an emphasis in Human Development, or other degrees as appropriate.
A combination of work experience, training and education may be equivalent to degree requirement

Responsibilities

Provides care and supervision, oversight, and accountability for children and youth participants in accordance with Armed Services YMCA and applicable federal and state laws.
Maintains control of and accounts for whereabouts and safety of participants at all times while in care.
Ensures participants depart with authorized persons.
Supervises participants during daily schedule of indoor and outdoor activities and on field trips, outings, and special events.
Interacts with participants using approved child guidance and youth development techniques.
Promotes and models safety, fitness, health, and nutrition practices.
Implements and leads planned activities and special events that meet the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs of participants.
Incorporates special instructions provided by parents such as special dietary needs, physical needs, or other information may affect the child or youth’s experience in the program.
Demonstrates, instructs, leads and facilities planned and spontaneous program activities.
Prepares and implements program options for participants with special needs.
Observes participants and documents developmental progression and/or concerns.
Prepares, arranges, and maintains indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate daily schedules. Ensures supplies, equipment, and facilities are secured when not in use.
Helps arrange for and/or serve appropriate snacks or meals for participants.
Observes program participants for signs that may indicate illness, abuse, or neglect and reports as directed.
Provides parents with regular verbal or written feedback about their children and youth and program activities.
Interacts professionally with other Armed Services YMCA employees and volunteers, parents, children and youth, and other organizations.
Notifies supervisor of health, fire, and safety compliance concerns.
Collects, maintains, and reports program participation data.
Performs other duties as assigned.