Drop In Childcare

Sheridan County YMCA • Sheridan, WY

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About The Position

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Under the guidance and supervision of the Childcare Director, the Drop-In Childcare Provider is responsible for providing direction for the children during their stay, along with providing a quality experience to children and parents that focus on the Y values.

Requirements

• At least 16 years of age.
• Alarm/Emergency Procedures training within 90 days of hire and annually thereafter.
• CPR, First Aid and Child Abuse Prevention within 90 days of hire and biannually thereafter.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ability to design, organize and implement age appropriate and developmentally appropriate activity plans
• Ability to solve practical problems and work through situations of varying gravity
• Maintain continuing education credits (STARS) required by state licensing
• Supervise the children, classroom and all activities in a safe environment
• Conduct parent conferences and maintain positive relationships and effective communication with parents
• Maintain required program records
• Attend and participate in family nights, program activities, staff meetings and staff training
• Understand ratios and youth staff, know the number of youth in program at all times
• Communicate effectively the behavior of the child and not the character of the child
• Pursue/participate in ongoing training
• Participate in the annual campaign by giving, campaigning or both
• Attend staff meetings

Benefits

• Retirement: contribute optional percentage or dollar amount to a 401k or Roth account – YMCA will match up to 4%. Additional retirement contribution annually per Board discretion.
• Personal Time Off
• Free Single Gold Y membership, with discounts on higher tiers of membership
• 50% discount on YMCA Childcare and FREE After School Program
• First Camp session free – 50% off subsequent sessions
• One FREE program per session
• FREE training including CPR Certification

What This Job Offers

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