Child Care Assistant

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.

$16.50/hour

Monday - Friday; schedule varies

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.

This position supports the mission and work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization. Under the direction of the Child Care Director, the Child Care 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, and Discovery Learning Centers.

This position will support all child care programs at the North Area YMCA. The Child Care Assistant assures the well-being for each participant in line with YMCA of the USA guidelines and association policies in accordance with their training.

• Models the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with individuals and groups at all levels of the organization; supporting members connect with each other and the YMCA.
• Maintains physical presence, always remains alert while on duty
• Knows and reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures; completes related reports as required.
• Be willing to locate 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 as well as the regulations set by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services and considers 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…