School Age Child Care Site Assistant

Position:SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE SITE ASSISTANT

Location: Downtown YMCA

Job :1846

# of Openings:2

Job Title:

School Age Child Care Site Assistant

Reports To:

School Age Child Care Director

Work Location:

Downtown YMCA, Syracuse, NY

Salary Range: $15.50/hour

FLSA:
Hourly–Part-time

Flexible Schedule to include ½ days, snow days and vacation days

Program runs September through June

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.
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: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Our purpose is to strengthen the foundations of communities and families through our key areas of focus: youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. We are committed to these causes because a strong community is achieved when we invest in our children, health, neighbors, and values. Historically founded on the Christian principles of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility; our mission is to put these principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

This position supports the mission and work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization. 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.

The Site Assistant assures the well-being for each participant in line with YMCA of the USA guidelines and association policies in accordance with their training .

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary Range $15.50/hour;
  Part-time Non-Exempt
• YMCA Membership

• Salary Range $15.50/hour;
  Part-time Non-Exempt
• YMCA Membership

The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assist the Site Coordinator in planning and developing a 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 considers these practices when planning activities.
• Greets children and parents by name when ever 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 Coordinators 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 incorporate 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 obtain a parent signature on the form.
• Maintains a positive, open relationship with…