School Age Child Care Site Assistant - Part Time

YMCA of Central New York • Baldwinsville, NY

189d • $15

About The Position

A Career with a Cause: Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. Our mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. The Y strengthens the foundations of communities and families through our key areas of focus; youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility and our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. We are committed to this cause because a strong community is achieved when we invest in our children, health, neighbors, and values. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and grow. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Substantial experience working with children under 13 years of age.
• Must be at least 16 years of age, some sites may require 18 years of age.
• Excellent organizational and communications skills both verbal and written.
• Bring maturity, responsibility and a sincere interest in working with people.
• Possess knowledge of various resources for programming ideas.
• Possess knowledge of age appropriate activities and expectations of children ages 5 to 12.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a Child/Day Care setting.
• CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Site Coordinator in planning and developing lesson plans that include arts & crafts, music and drama, games, sports and other physical activities, group activities (small and large), science activities and experiments, quiet and homework time, Character Development, teambuilding, KidzLit, and Discovery Learning Centers.
• Observe and follow the School Age Child Care program guidelines as well as the regulations set by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services.
• Greets children and parents by name whenever possible and extends thanks when appropriate.
• Assist in promotion and leading of the School Age annual family event, to include retention initiatives.
• Report to the program ready to work at designated times and prepared to stay until all of the children have left.
• Conduct the program in the Site Coordinator's absence.
• Perform general housekeeping tasks, cleans up after every activity and ensures that site and program areas are clean and well organized.
• Provide a safe, healthy, moral, and fun environment for all children.
• Act as a positive role model for the children in the program.
• Foster an environment that includes the four YMCA character development values of respect, responsibility, caring, and honesty.
• Provide children with a daily snack that is wholesome, nutritious and appropriate in proportion and content for the age group.
• Complete accident reports for all injuries or illnesses requiring first aid, and turn the report into the Site Coordinator.
• Maintain a positive, open relationship with all staff, parents, program participants, school administration and support staff.
• Work additional hours when there is a scheduled ½ day of school.
• Work a ½-day or full day shift when school is closed due to inclement weather or other unexpected reasons.
• Work during vacation camp on a part-time or full-time basis, depending on the need.
• Hand in completed time sheets on a bi-weekly basis to the Site Coordinator.
• Follow the Attendance and Call in procedures.
• Complete a minimum of 30 hours of training every 2 years.
• Attend all staff meetings and training programs.
• Follow all YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergency procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• $15.50/hour
• Part-time hours from Mon-Fri 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED