School Age Site Assistant- Middletown YMCA Family

School Age Site Assistant
- Middletown YMCA Family

Job Category
: CHILD DEVELOPMENT

Requisition Number
: SCHOO
002850

• Posted :
  February 3, 2026
• Part-Time

• Middletown Family YMCA
  202 E Cochran St
  Middletown, DE 19709, USA

Ensure every youth and teen we serve is on a pathway to success
Improve the health and wellbeing of every individual and family we serve
Unite communities and inspire service to others

12% Employer-Funded Retirement Plan upon meeting eligibility
Learning and development workshops
Career advancement opportunities
Staff Discounts on Programs & Services and more!

Rate of pay: $15.00 – $16.00. Final compensation is based on factors such as skills, qualifications, and experience.

The School Age Assistant may supervise the day-to-day operations of the center including supervision of children and staff in the absence of the School Age Coordinator when assigned and properly trained.

• Supervise the children, group, and all activities as assigned while exhibiting safe, healthy, developmentally appropriate childcare practices.
• Provide daily care for children including feeding and supporting social/emotional needs.
• Encourage, engage, and support children in all classroom activities including instructional times, mealtimes, transitions, and gross motor activities.
• Plan, implement and actively participate in daily age-appropriate classroom activities to ensure all children are provided an opportunity to learn.
• Observe children and document their progress and development.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers, branch administration, and parents to develop & maintain positive relationships that encourage collaboration, consistency and increase parent participation.
• Ensure the facility and all equipment is clean, well-maintained, and safe on a daily basis.
• Complete and maintain required program documentation including, but not limited to, attendance, meal counts, and daily parent communication.
• Attend and actively participate in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and ongoing professional development trainings.

• Education and Experience:
  
  To meet licensing requirements, the School Age Site Assistant must be at least 18 years of age, hold at least a high school diploma or equivalent recognized by the Delaware Department of Education and must meet one of the following qualifications:
  • Option 1:
    Successful completion of three credits from a regionally accredited college or university in recreation, elementary education, school-age care or school-age administration and part-time employment for one school year from September to June (or full-time employment for the majority of one summer season, June – August) providing education/care to children kindergarten through sixth grade in a group setting.
  • Option 2:
    Successful completion of 45 clock hours of quality‑assured training related to the needs of the school‑age children served and part‑time employment for one school year from September to June (or full‑time employment for the majority of one summer season, June – August) providing education/care to children kindergarten through sixth grade in a group setting.
  • Option 3:
    Successful completion of at least 15‑clock‑hours of quality‑assured training in school‑age care and part‑time employment for two school years from September to June (or full‑time employment for the majority of two summer seasons, June – August) providing education/care to children kindergarten through sixth grade in a group setting.
  • Option 4:
    Qualification as an Early Childhood Assistant Teacher.
• Must be at least four years older than any child in his or her direct care.
• Complete a physical & tuberculosis screening and provide a physician’s documentation of both within 30 days of hire.
• Successful completion of a criminal history, child abuse & adult abuse background check as required by the State of Delaware.
• Proficient active listening skills to understand and adapt to the various needs of children and parents.
• Patience and compassion suitable for working with young children.
• Ability to provide activities for children that encourage healthy development.
• Ability to exercise control and maintain classroom…