Childcare Site Assistant (Sub)- Multiple Locations
About The Position
The YMCA is seeking dedicated, caring, and creative individuals to support its Childcare team by fostering a fun, safe, and nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and explore their potential. The Whitley County Family YMCA is hiring a part-time Before and After Care Site Assistant to provide childcare support for its Before and After School Program. The role serves children at multiple school sites in Columbia City, Indiana, Monday through Friday, with hours varying based on needs and sites. The YMCA describes the position as offering a flexible schedule and opportunities for free training and certifications, advancement, and potential long-term career development. Employees may also receive a free individual membership or 50% off a family membership, 50% off programs for themselves and their household, up to three hours of Childwatch while working at eligible membership branches during regular Childwatch hours, and 50% off before- and after-school care and summer day camp options.
Requirements
- Must be at least 16 years of age and attending school.
- Reliable transportation to and from work.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent human relations skills.
- Ability to relate to, welcome, and communicate with diverse groups of people regardless of age, race, economic status, religion, or cultural differences.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in supervision is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Build positive, authentic relationships with staff, students, and parents.
- Actively engage with and provide quality care for program participants.
- Implement lessons and lead safe activities that engage participants in planned activities.
Benefits
- Free individual membership or 50% off family membership.
- 50% discounted programs for the employee and their household.
- Free training and certifications.
- Opportunities for advancement and potential long-term career development.
- Up to three hours of Childwatch while working at eligible membership branches during regular Childwatch hours; unavailable at Metro, Camp Potawatomi, YSB, and offsite facilities during the work shift.
- 50% discounted before- and after-school care and summer day camp options.
- Flexible schedule.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
