School Age Site Intern- Western YMCA Family Location

YMCA of Delaware•Newark, DE

13d•$15 - $16•Onsite

About The Position

The School Age Intern will be responsible for supervising children and ensuring their safety and well-being within the program. This role involves providing daily care, engaging children in activities, implementing positive behavior management, and maintaining a clean and safe environment. The intern will also be responsible for documentation, communication with parents and co-workers, and participating in program activities and professional development. The intern must always be under the direct observation of at least a School Age Assistant and may not be alone with children except as allowed by the Delacare Regulations.

Requirements

At least 16 years of age.
Successful completion of three college or university credits from a regionally accredited college or university in recreation, elementary education, school-age care or school-age administration OR successful completion of at least 15-clock-hours of quality-assured training in school-age care.
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

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.
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.
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.