Childcare

Job Title: Childcare

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POSITION SUMMARY

Provide an appropriately safe, caring and enriching environment for the children. Staff is responsible for conducting themselves in an appropriate manner, setting an example for children, parents and coworkers by reflecting the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & JOB DUTIES:
GENERAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Adhere to policies as stated in the YMCA Childcare Policies and Procedures Manual and in subsequent YMCA training and meetings
• Work in a team environment and encourage open communication regarding concerns/issues with children, parents or coworkers
• Communicate with Childcare Director on a regular basis
• Play and entertain children while keeping them in a safe environment!!

RESPONSIBILITIES WHEN INTERACTING WITH CHILDREN:

• Consistently demonstrate positive interaction with all children; talk to them and treat them with dignity and respect
• Consistently demonstrate positive discipline; teach and redirect rather than scolding or reprimanding them; firmly and consistently enforce the rules
• Help children to develop a positive self-esteem and sense of self-worth
• Consistently demonstrate and reinforce the values of caring, respect, honesty and responsibility

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:

Must have the ability to demonstrate and/or show competency in the following areas:

• Supervising youth and presenting positive role modeling through all interactions with program participants.
• Be reliable and dependable
• Work flexible schedule to meet program staffing/planning needs.
• Exercise mature judgement and sound decision making.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Life 35 pounds using proper technique
• Ability to stand for up to 5 hours
• Currently have excellent health and be free of communicable diseases.

PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS:

Childcare staff will present a competent and positive image of The Franklin County Family YMCA through the professional and safe coordination of all Child Care programming.

In addition childcare staff will exhibit and represent behaviors consistent with the expectations within the YMCA competency guidelines listed below:

• Accepts and demonstrated the Y’s values.
• Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs.
• Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions.
• Builds rapport and relates well to others.
• Makes sound judgement, and transfers learning from on situation to another.
• Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience.
• Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.
• Pursues self-development that enhances job performance.
• Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process.
• Work flexible schedule to meet program staffing/planning needs.
• Exercise mature judgement and sound decision making.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

The Y: We’re for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $12.00 - $14.50 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift
• Night shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $12 - $15