About the Role
The School Age Child Care Program Assistant facilitates lesson plans to an assigned group of children.
Responsibilities
- Facilitates the daily/weekly lesson plan to children in a creative and stimulating environment.
- Provides direct supervision and leadership to the assigned group of children.
- Follows department protocol to clean and disinfect commonly used surfaces.
- Maintains the cleanliness and organization of program/work areas.
- Ensures PPE compliance.
- Provides a safe environment for all activities.
- Enforces safety rules and reports/treats any injuries.
- Develops and maintains positive relationships with children, parents, staff, and school administration.
- Maintains all required certifications.
- Attends and participates in staff meetings and training sessions.
- Carries out other tasks as assigned.
Requirements
- Must be at least 16 years of age.
- Must have valid NYS Working papers if under 18.
- Must have experience working with elementary school age children.
- Meets qualifications in compliance with licensing requirements of the NYS Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS).
- Successfully completes the OCFS comprehensive background clearance requirements before beginning work at the program site.
Skills
- Group work
- Child development
- Values
- Education
- Group activities
Location
- Buffalo Niagara
Work Type
- Part-time
- Before and after school
Experience Level
- Experience working with elementary school age children
Education Level
- Meets qualifications in compliance with licensing requirements of the NYS Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS)
Benefits
- Complimentary YMCA Buffalo Niagara membership
- Discounted program fees
- Immediate eligibility to enroll and contribute to the Y Retirement Fund’s 403(b) plan for part-time employees
- Generous 12% employer-paid retirement contribution available after eligibility requirements are met
- Paid sick leave
- Leadership development opportunities
- Ongoing training
- Flexible scheduling
- Opportunities for career growth and advancement
About the Company
- YMCA Buffalo Niagara is a mission-driven environment.
- YMCA Buffalo Niagara is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Equal Opportunity
- YMCA Buffalo Niagara is an equal opportunity employer.
