Child Care Assistant

Rockland County YMCA • New City, NY

8d • $16 - $16 • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for assisting the Site Director/Assistant Site Director in all aspects of the daily operation of a program site.

Requirements

• Minimum age 16 (if under 18, must provide working papers).
• High School Diploma or Equivelant preferred and/or substantial experience working with children under 13 years of age.
• Must be able to relate well to children and adults.
• Should be sensitive to the needs of others which encompasses a warm and friendly personality.
• Must submit to an inquiry with the State Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment.
• Must have fingerprints taken by local authority so it can be submitted to the Office of Children and Family Services.

Responsibilities

• Follow all CDC, OCFS and DOH guidelines as they apply to school age care programs.
• Assist with tracking of arrival, departure and absences.
• Assist with room arrangement.
• Participate in and supervise activities.
• Assist with snack preparation and setup.
• Maintain cleanliness and order of all areas.
• Report all accidents and incidents to the Site Director & document per standard procedures.
• Assist with fire drills.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Maintain frequent communication with the Site Director.
• Must attend and complete mandatory trainings.
• Assist with planning.
• Assist with ongoing parent communication, such as the newsletter.
• Record timesheet per standard procedures.
• Assume other duties as assigned.
• No personal cell phone usage.
• Secure site by checking identification of any person who is unknown to the site and picking up a child.
• Secure the site by checking the pick-up list when an unknown person is picking up a child.
• Secure the site by announcing and person who is entering the site.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED