School Age Child Care Site Assistant - Part Time

YMCA of Central New York • Baldwinsville, NY

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The School Age Child Care Site Assistant, under the direction of the School Age Child Care Director, will assist with all program activities. This includes arts & crafts, music & 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. Employment is contingent upon clearing all NYS Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) licensing requirements, including fingerprinting, background screening, and clearance on the State Central Register (SCR) and Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCL) within the first 30 days of employment. A medical statement and tuberculin test are also required prior to assignment.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 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 are essential.
• Maturity, responsibility and a sincere interest in working with people.
• Knowledge of various resources for programming ideas and the skills to utilize that information in assisting with the program.
• Knowledge of age appropriate activities and expectations of children ages 5 to 12.
• Complete an initial medical statement and tuberculin test providing satisfactory evidence that they are physically fit to provide child day care.
• Undergo fingerprint and background screening as mandated by the NYS OCFS within the first 30-days of employment.
• Obtain clearance on the State Central Register (SCR) and Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCL) within the first 30-days of employment.
• Complete online Bloodborne Pathogens, Employee Safety and Youth Protection Series trainings prior to initial assignment to position.
• Hold CPR, AED, and O2 (First Aid may be required at some branches) certifications or successfully complete no later than 30-days after employment begins.
• Complete online Hazard Communication training within the first 90-days of employment.
• Attend and complete New Employee Orientation (includes Activate America Video 1), Listen First Level 1, and Quality Service Training within the first 90-days of employment.

Nice To Haves

• First Aid certification may be required at some branches.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Site Coordinator in planning and developing lesson plans that include various activities such as arts & crafts, music and drama, games, sports, science activities, quiet and homework time, Character Development, teambuilding, KidzLit, and Discovery Learning Centers.
• Observe and follow School Age Child Care program guidelines and regulations set by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services.
• Greet children and parents by name whenever possible and extend thanks when appropriate.
• Assist in the promotion and leading of the School Age annual family event, including retention initiatives.
• Report to the program ready to work at designated times and prepared to stay until all children have left.
• Conduct the program in the Site Coordinator's absence.
• Perform general housekeeping tasks, clean up after every activity, and ensure 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 through actions, speech, and attire.
• Foster an environment that includes the YMCA character development values of respect, responsibility, caring, and honesty, and teach skills in team-building, good sportsmanship, friendship, and pride in doing one's best.
• Provide children with a daily snack that is wholesome, nutritious, and appropriate in proportion and content for the age group, incorporating snack menus into daily lesson plans.
• Complete accident reports for all injuries or illnesses requiring first aid, turn the report into the Site Coordinator, and discuss incidents with parents, obtaining a parent signature.
• Maintain a positive, open relationship with all staff, parents, program participants, school administration, support staff, and the community.
• Identify and resolve problems to ensure programs are meeting goals, reporting unresolved issues to the Site Coordinator.
• 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 and the YMCA Snow Day Fun Club is held.
• Work during vacation camp on a part-time or full-time basis, depending on the need (a minimum of three shifts will be required).
• Hand in completed time sheets on a bi-weekly basis to the Site Coordinator.
• Follow Attendance and Call in procedures, notifying the Site Coordinator when unable to work a shift due to illness, doctor appointments, vacations, etc., providing sufficient notice to allow for a substitute.
• Complete a minimum of 30 hours of training every 2 years, with the first fifteen hours received within the first 6 months of employment as required by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• YMCA culture focused on strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality.
• Opportunity to live out core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
• A welcoming environment where individuals can belong and grow.
• Genuine atmosphere that values individuality.
• Hopeful outlook believing in potential and the ability to become a catalyst.
• Nurturing environment supporting development of full potential.
• Determined quest to make the community stronger.

What This Job Offers

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