School Age Child Care Site Assistant - Part Time

YMCA of Central New York•Syracuse, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time position at Walberta Park Elementary School (Westhill CSD) with a pay rate of $16.00/hour. The role involves assisting the School Age Child Care Director with all program activities, including arts & crafts, music & drama, games, sports, group activities, science experiments, homework time, character development, teambuilding, KidzLit, and Discovery Learning Centers. Employment is contingent upon clearing NYS Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) licensing requirements, including fingerprinting and background checks, and completing an initial medical statement and tuberculin test. The YMCA's mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all, focusing on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility with core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. The organization fosters a culture that is welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined.

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 communication skills, both verbal and written.
Maturity, responsibility, and a sincere interest in working with people.
Knowledge of various resources for programming ideas and the skills to utilize that information.
Knowledge of age-appropriate activities and expectations of children ages 5 to 12.
Prior to assignment to initial position, complete an initial medical statement and tuberculin test providing satisfactory evidence that they are physically fit to provide child day care.
Within the first 30-days of employment, 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).
Must complete online Bloodborne Pathogens, Employee Safety and Youth Protection Series trainings prior to initial assignment to position.
Must 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.
Must complete online Hazard Communication training within the first 90-days of employment.
Must 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.

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 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, discuss incidents with parents, and obtain 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 half-day of school.
Work a half-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, appointments, or vacations, 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.