About the Role
This supervisory role serves children ages 5-12 in an after-school setting, requiring an organized and upbeat personality with a love for working with children and a desire to be a positive role model.
Responsibilities
- Provide direction to children.
- Plan program curriculum.
- Oversee program staff.
- Complete all OCFS required drills and inspections.
- Ensure the overall safety and well-being of children in the program.
- Ensure the program provides a quality experience focused on YMCA values.
- Implement curriculum within established guidelines.
- Design and implement daily lesson/activity plans.
- Supervise the children, classroom, and all activities.
- Make ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child.
- Conduct family conferences, and maintain positive relationships and effective communication with families.
- Engage families as volunteers.
- Maintain program site and equipment.
- Maintain required program records.
- Attend and participate in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training.
- Promote the physical, intellectual, social, cultural and emotional well-being of the children.
- Work with the staff team to plan and implement activities.
- Provide direct leadership to assigned group(s) and maintain constant visual contact with all assigned children.
- Participate in daily activities and aid children in completing tasks, including land and water-based activities.
- Assist in assessing child abilities and developmental stages.
- Build enthusiasm for activities and programs.
- Complete required documentation regarding attendance, health and wellness, sign-in and sign-out, and other items as assigned.
- Notify families if children are not in attendance.
- Keep program areas neat and organized.
- Follow all safety procedures.
- Follow all regulating agency and YMCA child care policies, regulations and procedures.
- Maintain friendly, positive and professional relationships with children, families, school & day care partners and other YMCA staff.
- Project a positive image of the YMCA and the Day Care program.
- Follow work site requirements regarding punctuality, appropriate dress, staff meeting attendance, etc.
- Carry out tasks as assigned by the Site or Program Director.
- Assist in program and YMCA recruitment and special events.
- Work YMCA Camp Days and alternate program locations as scheduled.
Requirements
- Must be available to work until the end of June.
- Meet one of the following categories for the Office of Children and Family Services:
- Two years of college with 18 credits in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation or a related field AND two years direct experience working with children less than 13 years of age AND least one year in a supervisory capacity in a child care program or related field of work.
- School Age Child Care Credential or other Office recognized credential specific to the school-age developmental period AND two years direct experience working with children less than 13 years of age AND least one year in a supervisory capacity in a child care program or related field of work.
- New York State Children's Program Administrator credential AND two years direct experience working with children under the age of 13 years, AND at least one year in a supervisory capacity in a child care program or related field of work.
- Associate degree in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation or a related field AND two years direct experience working with children less than 13 years of age AND least one year in a supervisory capacity in a child care program or related field of work.
- Meets educational and experience qualifications established by state law.
- School Age Child Care Clearance per NYS regulations as required.
- At least 18 years of age to work in Prime Time and Child watch.
- CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and New Employee Orientation and Child Abuse prevention training within 60 days of hire date.
- Ability to plan, lead and participate in activities.
- Vision, hearing, speech and movement abilities in order to provide safe supervision of children at all times.
Skills
- Organized
- Upbeat personality
- Love working with children
- Desire to be a positive role model
- Planning
- Organizing
- Implementing age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities
- Working with diverse populations
- Developing positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds
- Leadership
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Problem-solving
Location
- Geneseo Elementary School
Work Type
- Part-time
- After-school setting
Experience Level
- At least one year in a supervisory capacity in a child care program or related field of work
- Two years direct experience working with children less than 13 years of age
- Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred
Education Level
- Two years of college with 18 credits in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation or a related field
- School Age Child Care Credential or other Office recognized credential specific to the school-age developmental period
- New York State Children's Program Administrator credential
- Associate degree in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation or a related field
- High School diploma or GED preferred
Salary/Compensations
- 25-30 hours/week
Benefits
- Paid at-home planning hours
About the Company
- YMCA values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.
