PLAYCARE STAFF

Olympic Peninsula YMCA•Port Angeles, WA

2d•$17 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

Playcare Aides are hired to work in Playcare, the YMCA's drop-off childcare facility. Playcare staff are hired to engage children in positive relationships and creative and fun activities, cultivating a positive and safe atmosphere while allowing children to express themselves in free play. Playcare staff follow instructions in accordance with the policies, procedures, and standards established by the Association. They develop positive relationships with parents and proactively strive to increase the opportunity to integrate members into other YMCA programs.

Requirements

Experience working with children ages 0-12
Knowledge of child development
Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations
Ability to relate well and communicate effectively with a diverse group of individuals, in all circumstances
Pass a comprehensive background screening
Be 16 years of age or older
Have a current CPR and first aid certification or be able to obtain one within 30 days of hire

Nice To Haves

Attends staff meetings and trainings as required and complete all online trainings which include child abuse prevention training within 7 days of hire
Upholds YMCA policies for safety, supervision, mandated reporting, and risk management.
Adheres to policies to boundaries with youths
Reports suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations in accordance with mandated reporting requirements
Responsible for general housekeeping tasks to ensure the workspace is always clean
Submits hours worked accurately on the electronic timecard, within timelines for supervisor approval
Passion for high standards and beliefs in the YMCA mission of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility

Responsibilities

Provides quality participant supervision and engagement in accordance with YMCA policy
Carry out positive guidance and discipline when needed
Interacts with participants continually while on shift
Ensures safety by following established cleaning schedule and safety guidelines
Develops and maintains positive relationships with both children and their parents
Seeks other tasks when the adult/child ratio allows
Works as a team with other staff
Other activities and/or projects as assigned
Attends staff meetings and training as required and completes all required online training which includes child abuse prevention training within 7 days of hire
Upholds YMCA policies for safety, supervision, mandated reporting, and risk management.
Adheres to policies related to boundaries with youths
Reports suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations in accordance with mandated reporting requirements
Responsible for general housekeeping tasks to ensure the workspace is always clean
Submits hours worked accurately on the electronic timecard, within timelines for supervisor approval
Passion for high standards and beliefs in the YMCA mission of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility