Cheshire School Age Counselor

Southington-Cheshire Community YMCA • Cheshire, CT

25d • $0 - $17

About The Position

The School Age Counselor is responsible for supporting the YMCA’s school-age program under the direction of the Site Coordinator or School Age Program Director. The role includes communicating with parents, maintaining appropriate staff-to-child ratios, planning and implementing age-appropriate activities, supporting accreditation and long-range goals, and following YMCA policies and Connecticut licensing regulations. The program offers before-care hours from 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and after-care hours listed as 2:45 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Workdays are flexible.

Requirements

• Be at least 16 years of age.
• Possess or be able to obtain certifications in Connecticut Child Care, Professional Rescuer CPR, Administration of Medication, and Epi-pen.
• Be of good moral character and committed to carrying out the YMCA mission.
• Possess good oral and written communication skills.
• Have experience working with children.
• Be able to lift at least 40 pounds.
• Continuously follow and promote the YMCA philosophy.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with parents, be available to address questions and concerns, and notify parents of problems or concerns.
• Ensure proper staff-to-child ratios and find substitutes for illness or planned absences.
• Remain in the program area during a shift change until a replacement arrives.
• Work with site staff to plan and implement varied, age-appropriate monthly lesson plans aligned with designated themes, including center play, homework time, and gross motor play.
• Assist with and support accreditation processes and the achievement of long-range goals.
• Meet regularly with site staff and the Coordinator, and participate in department trainings or meetings.
• Follow all Southington-Cheshire Community YMCA policies and procedures.
• Follow all State of Connecticut licensing regulations.
• Continuously follow and promote the YMCA philosophy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed