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About the Role

This position supports the mission and work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization. The Child Care Assistant will assist with all program activities, ensuring the well-being for each participant in line with YMCA of the USA guidelines and association policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all program activities, to include arts & crafts, music & drama, games, sports and other physical activities, group activities (small and large), science activities and experiments, quiet and homework time, Character Development, teambuilding, and Discovery Learning Centers.
• Support all child care programs at the North Area YMCA.
• Assure the well-being for each participant in line with YMCA of the USA guidelines and association policies.
• Model the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with individuals and groups at all levels of the organization.
• Support members connect with each other and the YMCA.
• Maintain physical presence and remain alert while on duty.
• Know and review all emergency procedures and respond to emergency situations immediately.
• Complete related reports as required.
• Be willing to relocate to any site in need of staffing, to maintain the 1:12 ratios.
• Provide support and leadership within the departments Summer Camp programming.
• Assist the site staff as needed in planning and developing a lesson.
• Observe and follow the School Age Child Care program guidelines and regulations set by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services.
• Consider these practices when planning activities.
• Greet children and parents by name whenever possible and extend thanks when appropriate.
• Assist in promotion and leading of the School Age annual family event, to include retention initiatives.
• Report to the program ready to work at designated times and prepared to stay until all the children have left.
• Conduct the program in the Site Coordinator's absence.
• Perform general housekeeping tasks, clean up after every activity, and ensure that site and program areas are clean and well organized.
• Maintain a positive, open relationship with all staff, parents, program participants, school administration and support staff and the community.
• Identify and resolve problems to ensure programs are meeting goals.
• Report unresolved issues to the Site Coordinator.
• Work a ½-day or full day shift when school is closed due to inclement weather or other unexpected reasons and the YMCA Snow Day Fun Club is held.
• Complete a minimum of 30 hours of training every 2 years with the first fifteen hours being received within the first 6 months of employment.
• Know, follow, and enforce all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, procedures, and staff expectations, including those for the prevention of child abuse.
• Act as an ambassador of all YMCA programs with a focus on department offerings and member engagement.
• Perform equipment checks and ensure appropriate equipment is available as needed.
• Clean and store equipment per branch procedures.
• Attend all mandatory meetings and trainings.
• Be willing to step up, even if outside of the position description, to contribute to the overall success of the YMCA.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Two years’ experience working with children under 13 years of age.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Excellent organizational and communications skills both verbal and written are essential.
• Bring maturity, responsibility, and a sincere interest in working with people.
• Possess knowledge of various resources for programming ideas and the skills to utilize that information in assisting with the program.
• Possess knowledge of age-appropriate activities and expectations of children ages 5 to 12.
• Complete an initial medical statement and tuberculin test providing satisfactory evidence that they are physically fit to provide child day care.
• Undergo fingerprint and background screening as mandated by the NYS OCFS within the first 30-days of employment.
• Obtain clearance on the State Central Register (SCR) and Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCL).
• Complete annual safety, combating sexual-harassment, and child abuse prevention trainings assigned by human resources prior to direct service.
• Must have current CPR and First Aid.
• Must attend and complete New Employee Orientation (includes Activate America Video 1), Listen First Level 1, and Quality Service Training within the first 90-days of employment.
• Ability to frequently stand, sit, walk, talk, hear, type, run, jump, kick, catch, throw, climb, kneel, bend, reach, balance, crouch or crawl, climb and/or balance, reach with hands and arms, handle or feel, stoop, lift/move and carry approximately 35 pounds, and use hands and fingers.
• Must be able to lift and/or maneuver large gym equipment.
• Special vision abilities required: distance, peripheral, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Skills

• Arts & crafts
• Music & drama
• Games
• Sports
• Physical activities
• Group activities
• Science activities and experiments
• Quiet time
• Homework time
• Character Development
• Teambuilding
• Discovery Learning Centers
• Emergency procedures
• Summer Camp programming
• Lesson planning
• Child care program guidelines
• NYS Office of Children and Family Services regulations
• Retention initiatives
• Housekeeping
• Program promotion
• CPR
• First Aid
• New Employee Orientation
• Activate America Video 1
• Listen First Level 1
• Quality Service Training
• Inclusion
• Critical Thinking & Decision Making
• Program/Project Management

Location

• North Area YMCA

Work Type

• Full-time
• Part-time

Experience Level

• 2 years experience working with children under 13

Education Level

• High School diploma or equivalent

Salary/Compensations

• $16.50/hour

About the Company

• Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.
• Our mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.
• The Y strengthens the foundations of communities and families through our key areas of focus, youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility and our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
• We are committed to this cause because a strong community is achieved when we invest in our children, health, neighbors, and values.
• We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and grow.
• We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality.
• We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.
• We are nurturing we support you in your journey to develop your full potential.
• We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.