What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infant Caregiver (FULL TIME) position at Summit?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. Working at the Y, you'll discover more than a job-you'll enjoy the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you.
The Learning Circle YMCA, a branch of the Summit Area YMCA (SAY), is seeking a warm caring Infant Caregiver to nurture the youngest children in our early child care center. The Infant Caregiver is responsible for ensuring our children's daily physical, social, mental development and well-being while in our care. Caregivers supervise children as they learn and play, provide comfort and reassurance, plan stimulating activities, and keep children clean and safe. The position requires a professional commitment to the philosophy of the YMCA's programs and to meeting the needs of its children and families.
You Might Be the Right Candidate if you :
- Love working with young children and have prior classroom experience
- Embody the meaning of patience is a virtue
- Have strong leadership, planning and organization skills
- Are creative and encouraging of others
- Communicate effectively and can make anyone laugh
- Are a people person and can connect with those of diverse social and economic backgrounds
Salary & Benefits :
This Full Time position (40 hours per week) is Monday- Friday, 7 : 30am - 5 : 30 with a flex schedule. The pay for this role starts at at $17.50 / hour and is based on experience. The SAY offers generous employee benefits that include competitive salary, subsidized medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, paid time off for vacation, wellness or holidays, a free YMCA family membership, discounts on Y programs and services including child care, continued professional training and development courses, and an 12% contribution to your retirement plan upon eligibility.
At the Summit Area YMCA, we are committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of gender, age, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or religious affiliation. Our main purpose is to strengthen community. Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone can reach their full potential and we strive to live our cause with purpose every day. No matter who you are or where you're from, we believe that we're stronger when we come together.
Requirements
About the Summit Area YMCA :
We were founded as the Young Men's Christian Association in 1886, but today, we are The Y. Part of a world-class organization, we are one of the area's leading nonprofits, that values, and is made stronger by, its diverse people. The Summit Area YMCA is committed to strengthening community by connecting all people to their potential, purpose, and each other. Working locally, we focus on empowering young people, improving health and well-being, and inspiring action in and across communities. By bringing together people from different backgrounds, perspectives, and generations, we ensure that we all have access to the opportunities, relationships, and resources necessary to learn, grow and thrive.
Salary Description
Starting at $17.50 / hour, based on experience
Salary : $18
