Summer School-Age Child Care Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the School-Age Child Care Director, the School-Age Child Care Staff supports the daily operation of the school-age program by providing a safe, nurturing, engaging, and inclusive environment for all children. The position assists in planning and implementing age-appropriate activities that promote children’s social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development while ensuring compliance with YMCA and state licensing policies.

• Supervises children by maintaining active engagement, positive interaction, and consistent oversight to ensure a safe and supportive environment that promotes participation and belonging.
• Implements and participates in daily program activities that are developmentally appropriate to encourage children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth.
• Fosters a positive and inclusive environment by modeling the YMCA’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, and teamwork to build character and strengthen community among participants.
• Encourages positive behavior and self-regulation by applying consistent and constructive guidance strategies to promote emotional development and effective problem-solving skills.
• Communicates effectively with families and school personnel by providing regular updates and responding promptly to questions or concerns to strengthen trust, transparency, and collaboration.
• Maintains accurate program records and documentation (e.g., attendance, incident reports, medication logs, safety checklists) to ensure accountability, compliance, and smooth program operation.
• Demonstrates professionalism and integrity by adhering to YMCA policies, maintaining confidentiality, and serving as a positive role model to uphold the organization’s reputation and standards of excellence.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have completed at least one approved non-credit or credit course in early childhood education (or equivalent) or complete within six months of hire.
• Must hold current CPR certification or obtain within three months of hire.
• Must have a physical examination completed within 12 months prior to or 30 days after hire verifying ability to work with children.
• Must pass a fingerprint-based background check per DCF policies prior to employment.
• Experience working or volunteering with school-age children preferred.
• Must possess strong communication skills, enjoy planning diverse activities, and demonstrate the ability to relate well to children and families.

• Accountability:
  Takes ownership of decisions, actions, and results. Follows through on commitments and accepts responsibility. Completes assigned tasks on time and accepts feedback without defensiveness. Adheres to established policies and procedures.
• Adaptability:
  Welcomes and respects all participants by valuing diverse backgrounds and abilities. Adapts activities to ensure every child feels included and supported.
• Communication:
  Listens actively and speaks clearly with children, families, and team members. Shares information in a timely and respectful manner to promote understanding and cooperation.
• Teamwork and
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Works effectively with colleagues to achieve program goals. Demonstrates reliability, cooperation, and mutual respect in all interactions.
• Trustworthiness:
  Demonstrates honesty, integrity, and reliability in all interactions. Follows through on commitments and maintains confidentiality of sensitive information. Acts consistently with organizational values and ethical standards to build confidence and respect among children, families, and colleagues.
• Conflict Resolution:
  Addresses disagreements or concerns calmly and constructively. Listens to all perspectives, identifies underlying issues, and works collaboratively toward positive solutions. Seeks guidance when needed and promotes understanding, cooperation, and respect among participants and staff.

• Work is primarily performed in a school setting such as a gym, cafeteria, or designated program space with both indoor and outdoor activities.
• Must be able to move freely, crouch, stoop, kneel, and lift up to 30 pounds with or without assistance to respond quickly and effectively to children’s needs.
• Frequent movement is required to monitor, engage with, and assist children and coworkers.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, or qualifications. Additional tasks may be assigned as needed to support organizational goals. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.