Sampson Family YMCA Child Development Center

2200 Golden Mile Hwy

Pittsburgh, PA 15239

DETAILS: Part- time

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Organizes and provides developmentally appropriate early childhood education programs; plans and implements curriculum and education for children ranging in age from six weeks to twelve years old.
• Provides activities and opportunities that encourage curiosity, exploration, and problem solving appropriate to the developmental levels and learning styles of children.
• Plans and prepares classroom setting; oversees safety and educational programs; supervises children in the classroom; provides a supportive environment in which children can learn and practice appropriate and acceptable individual and group behaviors.
• Interacts with parents and community groups; maintains open and cooperative communication with parents and families, encouraging their involvement in the program and supporting the child's family relationships.
• Writes and compiles individual assessments of each child's development; completes daily inventories, child attendance, and related reports.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ensures child safety and health of youth at all times through proper supervision and active participation.

Actively supervises a group while maintaining ratio and utilizing the hands-free ID system.

• When applicable, may provide active supervision of a group within water by maintaining ratio, proper distance according to swim level, and utilizing the hands-free ID system.
• Implement curriculum and activities within established guidelines that are culturally relevant,nevelopmentally appropriate, and consistent with YMCA values.
• Maintain program areas and adheres to program standards in regards to equipment, storage, safety, and cleanliness.
• Makes ongoing, systematic observations of each youth and reports information to lead staff.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, staff training, program activities, and family events (both on and off site).
• Responsible for daily record keeping of and check in with lead staff while honoring confidentiality.
• Familiarizes self and adheres to policies and procedures within the employee handbook and standard operating procedures for youth development and the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh.
• Cultivates positive relationships and maintains effective verbal and/or written communication with parents, youth, and other staff. Models relationship-building in all interactions.
• Maintains compliance with all DHS and OCD licensing requirements and NAEYC and/or Keystone Stars and/or ACA Accreditation standards and training requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The employee needs sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform essential functions and to safely supervise program activities.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.
• The employee frequently is required to sit and reach and must be able to move around the work environment.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Qualifications:

• Minimum age of 18.
• High School Diploma/GED -and-
• 2 years experiences working with youth.

-or-

• 30 Credit hours in ECE or related field

-or-

• 15 credit hours in ECE or related field -and-
• 1 year experienceCandidates must have or obtain a recent physical and TB test as well as have final 4 Child Care Clearance certificates prior to starting employment. This includes PA Criminal Certificate, PA FBI - Use Code: 1kg738, PA Child Abuse, and NSOR.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $13.60 - $17.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person