SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE ASSISTANT
About The Position
The School Age Child Care Assistant supports the planning, supervision, and delivery of childcare programs in accordance with State of California Community Care Licensing guidelines. The role provides attentive, proactive, and interactive care and supervision, helping create a safe, welcoming, nurturing, and inclusive environment where children and families can thrive. The assistant guides behavior using positive methods that take each child’s individual needs into account and helps ensure activities meet Healthy Eating and Physical Activity (HEPA) standards. The position also involves preparing and cleaning program spaces, providing exceptional customer service, fostering connections with children and families, and participating in required in-service and other trainings. The Channel Islands YMCA is committed to building community connections and creating spaces and experiences where all people belong.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Complete required certifications within 60 days of hire.
- Complete all required branch- and position-specific trainings within two weeks of hire.
- Obtain Criminal Record Clearance.
- Provide a Health Screening Report and negative TB test before the first day of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Six units in child development or a related field preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist in planning, supervising, and implementing childcare programs in accordance with State of California Community Care Licensing guidelines.
- Provide quality, visual, proactive, and interactive care and supervision to children.
- Provide a safe environment for children.
- Guide children’s behavior using positive methods while considering each child’s individual needs.
- Assist in supervising activities and lesson plans.
- Help ensure the program delivers Healthy Eating and Physical Activity (HEPA) standards.
- Set up and clean up program areas, including vacuuming, sweeping, dusting, and removing trash.
- Provide exceptional customer service and foster connections with children and families.
- Participate in and satisfactorily complete in-service trainings.
- Create a welcoming, nurturing, and inclusive environment for children and families.
Benefits
- Free YMCA family gym membership and program discounts.
- Education assistance program of up to $1,500 per year.
- YMCA Retirement Fund.
- Paid sick leave.
- Flexible schedule.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
