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About The Position

Requirements

• Minimum age of 16.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of experience in a related field in a supervised setting.
• CPR/First Aid/AED/O2 certification required within 30 days.
• Proof of a negative TB test within the last two years.
• Complete and maintain required training, including New Employee Orientation, Bloodborne Pathogens, Child Abuse Prevention, and Sexual Harassment training upon hire and annually thereafter.
• Satisfactory completion of a criminal background check, Virginia State Police background check, and Child Protective Services check.
• Ability to observe children’s behavior, assess appropriateness, enforce safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply behavior-management techniques.
• Ability to communicate and work with children of assigned ages and skill levels and provide necessary instruction.
• Ability to plan, lead, and participate in appropriate childcare activities.
• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to assigned activities.
• Physical ability to respond appropriately to emergencies and situations requiring first aid.
• Physical strength and endurance to maintain constant supervision of children.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Medication Administration Training (MAT) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the YMCA’s mission, vision, and goals.
• Model the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility to promote a professional work environment.
• Lead in a manner that advances the YMCA’s cause through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility programs.
• Assist the teacher with supervision, behavior management, and safety of assigned preschool children.
• Keep children within sight and sound during assigned shifts, know their whereabouts, and maintain an accurate count of the assigned group.
• Assist with planning and preparing daily programs and activities for preschool participants.
• Help prepare and clean up supplies and materials for daily activities.
• Actively participate in organized group games and activities, including swimming, team-building activities, and arts and crafts.
• Follow Virginia Standards for Licensed Child Day Centers and department Association standards.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings and trainings.
• Follow mandated abuse-reporting requirements.
• With the teacher’s assistance, communicate with parents about children’s needs and report daily activities.
• Wear the staff uniform and name tag, or professional attire when appropriate.
• Promote and participate in YMCA fundraising efforts, including Annual Support and United Way Campaigns.
• Act as a leader in emergencies and report accidents or incidents according to the Emergency Communication Action Plan.
• Help ensure members, guests, and program participants are in a safe environment and follow the branch Emergency Operations Plan.
• Carry out other related duties as needed by the Preschool Department and branch operations.
• Observe children’s behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques.
• Communicate and work with children of assigned ages and skill levels and provide necessary instruction.
• Plan, lead, and participate in appropriate childcare activities.
• Respond to environmental hazards using visual and auditory abilities, respond appropriately to emergencies and situations requiring first aid, and maintain constant supervision of children.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.