Program Attendant - Before and After School Program

Armed Services YMCA of The U S A•Spring Lake, NC

20d•$11

About The Position

To give leadership, direction, and supervision to an assigned group of children in before school child care program. Treat all children with dignity and respect and allow for individual differences. Create an atmosphere of acceptance and caring for each child. Comfort children in distress immediately and show as much individual attention as possible to each child while being cognizant of your group.

Requirements

Skill in organizing and executing age appropriate activities for children.
Display the competencies to lead a team (regularly leads a process, project, or function with significant scope and potential impact).
Able to relate well to children and be a positive role model.
Willing to fulfill responsibilities in accordance with our mission.
Display emotional maturity, stability, and punctuality.
Must have a good driving record.
Able to maintain control of participants in an effective manner.
Must be certified in CPR, First Aid, and Child Abuse Prevention; will provide training if hired.
Ability to physically move with children through a wide variety of indoor and outdoor settings
Visual ability to write reports, curriculum plans, letters, and observe children. May be required to physically intervene in situations where the safety of a child may be compromised
Ability to lift and carry 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

Supervise and participate with group during all large and small group activities and free time.
Set up and organize material and equipment as assigned by Program Director and demonstrate the proper care and storage of such.
Have a firm understanding and enforce program policies, health and safety regulations, and emergency procedures, and be ready to implement them as necessary.
Provide discipline for each child that is age appropriate and maintains respect for the child, without raising voice or speaking in degrading tone.
Maintain an open, friendly, professional relationship with staff, parents, and participants.
Maintain regular communications with Program Director and Program Coordinator.
Attend staff meetings and in-service training.
Share in assigned cleaning responsibilities keeping program and storage area neat and organized.
May be required to work hours outside normal work schedule for training, extended program hours.
Other duties as assigned.