School Age Child Care Site Assistant - Part Time

A Career with a Cause

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 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.

Under the direction of the School Age Child Care Director, the Site Assistant will 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, Kidz Lit, and Discovery Learning Centers. Employment is contingent upon the incumbent clearing all NYS Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) licensing requirements;

these requirements include fingerprinting, background screening and clearance on the State Central Register (SCR) and Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCL) within the first 30-days of employment. Prior to being assigned to their position, the incumbent is required to complete an initial medical statement and tuberculin test. If the incumbent previously worked in a Child/Day Care setting, a prior medical statement and tuberculin test may be accepted if dated within 12-months preceding the date of the application.

• Assist the Site Coordinator in planning and developing lesson plans that include arts & crafts, music and drama, games, sports and other physical activities, group activities (small and large), science activities and experiments, quiet and homework time, Character Development, teambuilding, Kidz Lit, and Discovery Learning Centers.
• Observe and follow the School Age Child Care program guidelines as well as the regulations set by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services and consider these practices when planning activities.
• Greets children and parents by name whenever possible and extends 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 of the children have left.
• Conducts the program in the Site Coordinator’s absence.
• Performs general housekeeping tasks, cleans up after every activity and ensures that site and program areas are clean and well organized.
• Provides a safe, healthy, moral, and fun environment for all children.
• Acts as a positive role model for the children in the program. This includes actions, speech, and attire of all staff.
• Fosters an environment, which includes the four YMCA character development values of respect, responsibility, caring, and honesty, in addition to teaching skills in team‑building, good sportsmanship, friendship, and pride in doing one’s best.
• Provides children with a daily snack that is wholesome, nutritious and appropriate in proportion and content for the age group. Snack menus must be incorporated into the daily lesson plans.
• Completes accident reports for all injuries or illnesses requiring first aid, and turns the report into the Site Coordinator. Discusses incidents with parents and obtains a parent signature on the form.
• Maintains a positive, open relationship with all staff, parents, program participants, school…