Early Learning Apprenticeship - Classroom Aide

• Location 1115 E US Highway 54, Andover, KS, 67002, United States
• Job Category CHILDCARE
• Industry Early Learning, Apprenticeship, Childcare
• Employee Type Variable Hour

Under the direction of the Early Learning Senior Program Director, center director and classroom teacher, the Work to Learn classroom aide provides support and assistance in one or more of the YMCA licensed children care centers for 30 hours or more per week while participating in the Early Learning Apprenticeship program.

Classroom Aide responsibilities include but are not limited to encouraging and participating in daily activities with children in the classroom, supervision during recess, rest time and meals, preparing and organizing materials for daily activities. With support and direction from the classroom team, aides will participate in routine cleaning tasks and facilitate general care routines for children such as feeding infants, changing diapers, and assisting with toileting routines.

This position is designed to provide comprehensive experience for individuals seeking a career in early learning and/or youth development including both classroom experience and education, to acquire either a CDA or Child Care Certificate.

• Minimum age of 18 years
• Minimum of a High School Diploma

The successful employee will demonstrate individual competency in the following areas:

• Ability to follow safety requirements pertaining to young children.
• Ability to work with and follow directions.
• Effectively respond to questions from coworkers, parents, Program Director and Professional Development Director in a timely manner.
• Ability to work independently without close oversight.
• Possess the ability to be flexible.

• Must be able to routinely perform the following physical activities as dictated by sport; run, jump, climb, bend, stoop, kneel, twist, reach with hands, sit, stand, walk, perform moderate physical activity for extended periods of time, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, have finger dexterity, grasp, perform repetitive motions, talk, hear and have visual acuity.
• Must possess mental alertness, problem solving and task management skills, ability to make independent and sound decisions in a rapidly changing environment.
• Must demonstrate a high level of maturity, patience, dependability, sound judgment, and the desire to work with all ages.
• Must exhibit initiative.
• Must be able to relate to and work with diverse groups of people in a friendly and consistent manner.
• Must work collaboratively as a team member as well as independently and lead by assigned goals, duties, and deadlines.
• Must always present a neat and professional appearance.

• Commitment to the YMCA mission, vision, and values.
• Meet all participation requirements for the Work to Learn Project including participation in professional development activities outside of their work hours. These include but are not limited to monthly cohort meetings and one‑on‑one meetings with the Professional Development Director.
• Complete all KDHE required health and safety trainings.
• Attend New Employee Orientation within 30 days of hire.
• Complete Pediatric CPR/AED, Pediatric First Aid as applicable to current regulations and in accordance with YMCA Conditions of Employment.
• Submit completed Health Assessment & negative TB test within 30 days of hire.
• Understand and abide by all policies and procedures as set forth by the association.
• Ability to supervise participants and maintain safety standards actively and effectively.
• Ability to handle all questions and concerns and resolve conflicts in a courteous and professional manner.
• Complete and maintain good standing in education track based on either CDA or Child Care Certificate track.

• Follow posted lesson plans and classroom schedule as directed by classroom teachers.
• Support children’s learning through participation and encouragement.
• Assist with food service prep and clean‑up.
• Complete routine care tasks for children such as diaper changing and feeding.
• Support a safe and healthy environment by completing…