School Age Site Assistant- Dover YMCA Family Location

YMCA of Delaware•Dover, DE

19d•$15 - $16•Onsite

About The Position

The School Age Site Assistant role at the Dover YMCA Family Location is responsible for ensuring youth and teens are on a pathway to success, improving the health and wellbeing of individuals and families, and uniting communities through service. The assistant may supervise the day-to-day operations of the center, including the supervision of children and staff, in the absence of the School Age Coordinator when assigned and properly trained. The role involves providing safe, healthy, and developmentally appropriate childcare practices, supporting children's social/emotional needs, and engaging them in all classroom activities. The assistant will implement positive behavior management techniques, plan and participate in daily activities, observe and document child progress, and maintain effective communication with colleagues, administration, and parents. Ensuring the facility and equipment are clean, well-maintained, and safe is also a key responsibility, along with completing required program documentation and participating in professional development.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age.
Hold at least a high school diploma or equivalent recognized by the Delaware Department of Education.
Meet one of the following qualifications: Option 1: Successful completion of three credits from a regionally accredited college or university in recreation, elementary education, school-age care or school-age administration and part-time employment for one school year from September to June (or full-time employment for the majority of one summer season, June – August) providing education/care to children kindergarten through sixth grade in a group setting. Option 2: Successful completion of 45 clock hours of quality-assured training related to the needs of the school-age children served and part-time employment for one school year from September to June (or full-time employment for the majority of one summer season, June – August) providing education/care to children kindergarten through sixth grade in a group setting. Option 3: Successful completion of at least 15-clock-hours of quality-assured training in school-age care and part-time employment for two school years from September to June (or full-time employment for the majority of two summer seasons, June – August) providing education/care to children kindergarten through sixth grade in a group setting. Option 4: Qualification as an Early Childhood Assistant Teacher.
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.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working or volunteering with youth in a group setting.
Develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
Flexible and willing to accommodate the needs of the early childhood community and staff team.
Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops.
Ability to persuade and influence others.
Knowledge of early childhood education programs and techniques.
Knowledge of child development theory and practice.
Have an awareness of the unique needs of young children and have appropriate expectations of their abilities.
Candidates who can work either 5 mornings, 5 afternoons or both to ensure continuity of care for our students.

Responsibilities

Supervise the children, group, and all activities as assigned while exhibiting safe, healthy, developmentally appropriate childcare 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, mealtimes, transitions, and gross motor activities.
Implement positive behavior management techniques.
Plan, implement and actively participate in daily age-appropriate classroom activities to ensure all children are provided an opportunity to learn.
Observe children and document their progress and development.
Communicate effectively with co-workers, branch administration, and parents to develop & maintain positive relationships that encourage collaboration, consistency and increase parent participation.
Ensure the facility and all equipment is clean, well-maintained, and safe on a daily basis.
Complete and maintain required program documentation including, but not limited to, attendance, meal counts, and daily parent communication.
Attend and actively participate in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and ongoing professional development trainings.