School Age Child Care Teacher

YMCA OF FREDERICK COUNTY•Frederick, MD

2d•$17 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

The School Age Child Care Teacher supports the Frederick YMCA’s BASE (Before and After School Enrichment) program, caring independently for small groups of children at a school site before and after school and/or during summer. The role supports the YMCA’s mission of strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The teacher is responsible for overall program operations when the Site Director is absent and helps provide a safe, welcoming, nurturing, and high-quality program for children, families, staff, and the school community.

Requirements

Must be at least 19 years of age.
Must have a high school diploma or GED, or completed college coursework for credit.
Must have 6 semester hours or 90 clock hours of approved training, including 45 hours in Child Development and 45 hours in Curriculum.
Must have 400 hours of experience in a school-age environment, or one year caring for school-age children in a registered family child-care setting.
Must have 9 clock hours of approved training in communicating with staff, parents, and the public, or equivalent.
Must have 3 clock hours of training in ADA compliance.
Must demonstrate knowledge and understanding of MSDE regulations.
Must demonstrate problem-solving skills, reasoning ability, effective time management, and the capacity to manage and lead people.
Must have excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, coaching, and organizational skills.
Must demonstrate a welcoming, determined, genuinely concerned, hopeful, and nurturing approach consistent with the YMCA's “Y-Voice.”
Must understand ethical behavior and business practices and ensure conduct aligns with organizational standards and values.
Must maintain a strong work ethic and high standard of organizational accountability.

Responsibilities

Ensure high-quality programming that complies with MSDE guidelines and provides a safe, welcoming, and nurturing environment for participants and staff.
Take charge of the program when the Site Director is absent.
Follow the discipline policy and YMCA Code of Conduct, and maintain safety and accident/injury prevention standards.
Work with the Site Director to provide varied activities in areas including arts and humanities, character development, health, wellness and fitness, STEM, service learning, homework support, literacy, and social competence/conflict resolution.
Lead specific activities as directed by a supervisor.
Build warm, respectful relationships with children, provide supervision and a secure environment, and encourage children's development and responsibility for their behavior.
Be at the assigned site during all hours of operation throughout the school year and as scheduled during summer.
Maintain an open, approachable attitude toward parents and communicate positive aspects of each child's day as well as behavior issues.
Assist the Site Director with quarterly family events and with maintaining positive communication among the school, staff, and parents.
Perform administrative functions related to the BASE department and site operations.
Assist the Site Director in promoting YMCA programs to parents, the school, and the community.
Assist with administrative duties, including incident/accident reports, attendance sheets, and USDA food program documents.
Participate in at least one YMCA event during the year, excluding volunteer events.
Follow the chain of command for programmatic issues.
Participate in and complete staff and other assigned trainings.
Work directly with the Annual Campaign Team to ensure annual site goals are met.
Maintain confidentiality regarding program issues and staff and participant information.
Follow the childcare dress code and Paycom procedures, and maintain a professional image and attitude while working or representing the YMCA.