School Age Site Assistant- Western YMCA Family

Our Promise:

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

Benefits & Perks:

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: $15.50 – $17.00. 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.

Essential Responsibilities

• Supervise the children, group, and all activities as assigned while exhibiting safe, healthy, developmentally appropriate childcare practices.
• Provide daily care for children including feeding andsupportingsocial/emotional needs.
• Encourage,engage,and support children inallclassroom activities including instructional times, mealtimes, transitions, and gross motor activities.
• Implement positive behavior management techniques.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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:

• 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 discipline.
• Ability to provide a supportive and caring environment for children.
• Be mentally and physically capable of caring for a large group…