Child Care -School Age Group Leader- Afternoons, North Family YMCA

Scott County Family YMCA•Davenport, IA

41d•$14•Onsite

About The Position

The Child Care Group Leader is responsible for the health, safety, and welfare of each child enrolled in the program, demonstrates leadership, and shows active participation in the program activities. Perks of working at the Y! Free individual YMCA membership! Discounts on programs Child Care discount 25% (must work min 20 hrs/week to qualify); Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Program Tuition Assistance Competitive Wages & Flexible Schedule Career Development Y Retirement Fund: Y pays 12% after employee meets eligibility requirements; 403b available We are looking for someone who displays the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility and adheres to our mission. Must be able to obtain CPR/AED/FA certification (classes provided through the YMCA) and pass a state mandated background check for child care workers. This position is open to candidates 16 years of age and older. The YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley is a 4-star rated Charity Navigator employer for over 16 years. "Only 2% of the charities we evaluate have received at least 11 consecutive 4-star evaluations, indicating that YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley outperforms most other charities in America." - Charity Navigator. We have also been voted "Best in the QC" by Locals Love Us several years in a row.

Requirements

Must be able to obtain CPR/AED/FA certification (classes provided through the YMCA)
Pass a state mandated background check for child care workers.
This position is open to candidates 16 years of age and older.

Responsibilities

Provide direct supervision to children in the program.
Communicate appropriately with supervisor, participants, parents, coworkers and school staff.
Ensure safety to all participants, including knowledge of emergency procedures and location of emergency equipment.
Maintain and ensure a clean and safe program area.
Prepare incident reports accurately, consistently and in accordance with established guidelines.
Adhere to all State of Iowa required certifications and regulations for license child care programs.