Kids Club Associate- Western Family YMCA Location

YMCA of Delaware•Newark, DE

38d•$15 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Our Promise: Ensure every youth and teen we serve is on a pathway to success Improve the health and wellbeing of every individual and family we serve Unite communities and inspire service to others

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age and have some knowledge of appropriate child and infant care and age-appropriate activities.
Must be at least four years older than any child in his or her direct care.
Complete a physical & tuberculosis screening and provide a physician's documentation of both within 30 days of hire.
Successful completion of a criminal history (over 18 years of age), child abuse & adult abuse background check as required by the State of Delaware.

Nice To Haves

Multi-Lingual
Prior experience working or volunteering with youth in a group setting.
Six hours of early childhood or youth development training (DIEEC).

Responsibilities

Supervise all children, groups, and all activities as assigned while exhibiting safe, healthy, developmentally appropriate childcare practices.
Provide daily care for children including diapering, toileting, and supporting social/emotional needs.
Encourage, actively engage in and support children in all Kids' Club activities including instructional activities, transitions, physical fitness and gross motor activities.
Assist in planning, implementing and actively participate in daily age-appropriate group activities to ensure all children are provided an opportunity to learn and have fun.
Ensure the facility and all equipment is age appropriate, clean, well-maintained, and safe daily.
Complete and maintain required program documentation including, but not limited to recording attendance, incidents/accidents and parent communication.