Child Care Staff

Glow YMCA • Medina, NY

20h

About The Position

The Child Care Staff member provides direction for the program and classroom and implements program curriculum. The role provides a quality experience for children and parents focused on YMCA values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring. The schedule is variable and may include Monday through Thursday PM shifts from 4–7 p.m., special events, and seasonal Saturday shifts from 8–11 a.m. Hours may change, and scheduling is based on staff availability and substitute coverage. The position may also work YMCA Camp Days and alternate program locations as scheduled.

The role promotes children's physical, intellectual, social, cultural, and emotional well-being through developmentally appropriate activities, attentive supervision, and positive relationships with children, parents, partners, and YMCA staff. CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications must be obtained within 60 days of hire; the YMCA provides these courses at no cost. Required employee sexual harassment and child abuse prevention training is completed online at hiring and is paid for 3.5 hours.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age to work in ChildWatch.
• Meet educational and experience qualifications established by state law, including additional requirements imposed by the appropriate regulating agency.
• Obtain School Age Child Care Clearance as required by New York State regulations.
• Obtain CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications within 60 days of hire; training is provided at no cost by the GLOW YMCA.
• Complete employee sexual harassment and child abuse prevention training at hiring; the online training is paid for 3.5 hours.
• Ability to plan, organize, and implement age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate program activities.
• Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
• Ability to plan, lead, and participate in activities.
• Vision, hearing, speech, and movement abilities sufficient to provide safe supervision of children at all times.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with children and a fun, energetic, team-player attitude; creativity and a love of children.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred.
• Previous experience with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Implement curriculum within established guidelines and design and implement daily lesson and activity plans.
• Supervise children, the classroom, and all activities, maintaining constant visual contact with assigned children.
• Make ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child and assist in assessing abilities and developmental stages.
• Conduct parent conferences, maintain positive relationships and effective communication with parents, engage parents as volunteers, and notify parents when children are absent.
• Work with the staff team to plan and implement activities; participate in activities and help children complete tasks, including land- and water-based activities.
• Build enthusiasm for activities and programs and promote children's physical, intellectual, social, cultural, and emotional well-being.
• Maintain the program site and equipment, keep program areas neat and organized, and maintain required program records.
• Complete required documentation concerning attendance, health and wellness, sign-in and sign-out, and other assigned items.
• Follow safety procedures and all regulating agency and YMCA child care policies, regulations, and procedures.
• Maintain friendly, positive, and professional relationships with children, parents, school and day care partners, and YMCA staff, and project a positive image of the YMCA and Day Care program.
• Attend and participate in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training; follow work-site requirements for punctuality, appropriate dress, and meeting attendance.
• Carry out tasks assigned by the Site or Program Director and assist with program and YMCA recruitment and special events.
• Work YMCA Camp Days and at alternate program locations as scheduled.

Benefits

• CPR, First Aid, and AED certification classes are provided at no cost.
• Required online employee sexual harassment and child abuse prevention training is paid for 3.5 hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed