ELC Aides

YMCA of the Twin Tiers•Bradford, PA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Teacher, the Child Care Assistant maintains children’s records, communicates information to families, and maintains a safe, healthy, warm, engaging, and attractive environment. This position assists the Teacher with daily classroom prep, indoor and outdoor activities, meal time, and bathroom breaks. This is a part-time, hourly position. The Center is open Monday-Friday from 6:30 am to 6:00 pm and hours will be scheduled accordingly.

Requirements

Minimum of 1 year experience caring for infants/toddlers.
Skills in Working with Families, Conflict Resolution and Public Relations.
Knowledge of group process.
Commitment to the philosophy and goals of the YMCA.
Effective leadership skills and crisis management skills.
Excellent organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s Degree in Early Education is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintains children’s records.
Communicates information to families.
Maintains a safe, healthy, warm, engaging, and attractive environment.
Assists the Teacher with daily classroom prep, indoor and outdoor activities, meal time, and bathroom breaks.
Supervises children to ensure safety and appropriate behavior and manage transitions smoothly.
Ensures materials are ready for use and put away at the end of the day.
Participates in 20 hours of training per year, with 25% in the area of children with special needs.
Attends staff meetings.
Performs chore duties as scheduled at the program, which rotate among staff.
Contacts the Director with a minimum of 2 hours’ notice of an absence.
Is accountable for all children assigned at all times.
Adheres to the rules, regulations and procedures set forth by the YMCA and the Department of Early Education and Care.
Completes Child Abuse Prevention, Blood Borne Pathogens, Sexual Harassment, Workplace Safety training upon hire.
Keeps the safety of children as a first priority, emphasizing personal safety and emotional well-being with the children, families, and other staff at all times.
Interprets the quality of the YMCA character values of children, staff, and families by personal example, serving as a positive healthy role model.
Uses positive and constructive methods of behavior management.