School Age Site Aide- Western YMCA Family Location

YMCA of Delaware•Newark, DE

12d•$15 - $16•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for supervising children and ensuring their success, health, and well-being within the Western YMCA Family Location. The Site Aide will provide daily care, engage children in activities, implement positive behavior management, and document their progress. The YMCA of Delaware is an equal opportunity employer committed to a fair and respectful work environment.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age (or 15 years of age if attending a vocational or technical high school’s three-year program in early childhood education or a traditional high school's career pathway program in early childhood with enrollment documentation on file at the center).
Must be at least four years older than any child in his or her direct care.
Complete a physical & tuberculosis screening and provide a physician’s documentation of both within 30 days of hire.
Successful completion of a criminal history, child abuse & adult abuse background check as required by the State of Delaware.
Proficient active listening skills to understand and adapt to the various needs of children and parents.
Patience and compassion suitable for working with young children.
Ability to provide activities for children that encourage healthy development.
Ability to exercise control and maintain classroom discipline.
Ability to provide a supportive and caring environment for children.
Be mentally and physically capable of caring for a large group of children alone in a classroom.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

Nice To Haves

Multi-Lingual

Responsibilities

Supervise the children, group, and all activities as assigned while exhibiting safe, healthy, developmentally appropriate child care practices.
Provide daily care for children including feeding and supporting social/emotional needs.
Encourage, engage and support children in all classroom activities including instructional times, meal times, transitions, and gross motor activities.
Implement positive behavior management techniques.
Assist in planning, implementing and actively participate in daily age-appropriate classroom activities to ensure all children are provided an opportunity to learn.
Assist in observing children and documenting their progress and development.