POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Provides direction for the children in the classroom, and implements program curriculum. Provides a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Supervises a group of children by being actively engaged in activities and maintaining visual supervision of group at all times.

2. Implements program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with YMCA values.

3. Adheres to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards.

4. Nurtures children through purposeful programming dedicated to building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families.

5. Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child.

6. Cultivates positive relationships, conducts parent conferences, and maintains effective communication with parents. Engages parents as volunteers and connects them to the YMCA.

7. Maintains program site and equipment.

8. Maintains required program records.

9. Attends and participates in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training.

10. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Ethical and honest character, willingness to make a positive difference in our community.

2. Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred.

3. Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.

4. Commitment to serve the participants in the program; ability to work as a team in a non-profit environment; ability to adapt quickly in a constantly changing work environment; ability to work under pressure, follow through on assignments, and meet all deadlines is required.

5. Previous experience with diverse populations. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $10.50 - $11.50 per hour

Expected hours: 25 per week

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Afternoon shift
• After school
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person