What are the responsibilities and job description for the Drop In Childcare position at Sheridan County YMCA?
POSITION SUMMARY
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Under the guidance and supervision of the Childcare Director, the Drop-In Childcare Provider is responsible for providing direction for the children during their stay, along with providing a quality experience to children and parents that focus on the Y values.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
All Drop-In Childcare Providers are expected to fulfill the following functions:
- Ability to design, organize and implement age appropriate and developmentally appropriate activity plans
- Ability to solve practical problems and work through situations of varying gravity
- Maintain continuing education credits (STARS) required by state licensing
- Supervise the children, classroom and all activities in a safe environment
- Conduct parent conferences and maintain positive relationships and effective communication with parents
- Maintain required program records
- Attend and participate in family nights, program activities, staff meetings and staff training
- Understand ratios and youth staff, know the number of youth in program at all times
- Communicate effectively the behavior of the child and not the character of the child
In addition to the essential duties and responsibilities, Drop-In Childcare Providers will:
- Pursue/participate in ongoing training
- Participate in the annual campaign by giving, campaigning or both
- Attend staff meetings
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Ability to perform all physical demands of the position including leading activities, walking, standing, running, bending, reaching and lifting.
QUALIFICATIONS
- At least 16 years of age.
- Alarm/Emergency Procedures training within 90 days of hire and annually thereafter.
- CPR, First Aid and Child Abuse Prevention within 90 days of hire and biannually thereafter.
- New Employee Orientation within 90 days of hire.
- Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting is preferred.
BENEFITS AVAILABLE
- Membership: FREE membership for the employee
- Programs: First Camp Session FREE; one FREE program every session!
- Training: FREE on the job training to include CPR, First Aid and many more opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Program: Services include face to face counseling, financial coaching, legal counseling and virtual counseling.
OUR CULTURE
- Welcoming: The YMCA is open to all people and creates spaces where people can belong.
- Genuine: The YMCA values people for who they are and encourages them to be true to themselves and others.
- Hopeful: The YMCA believes in people's ability to inspire a brighter tomorrow.
- Nurturing: The YMCA is with people on their journey to develop their full potential.
- Determined: The YMCA works relentlessly to strengthen communities.
- Respect: The YMCA sees all people as equal in worth and value.
- Responsibility: The YMCA is accountable for actions and impact.
- Caring: The YMCA is guided by caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion: The YMCA strives to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential.
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