What are the responsibilities and job description for the Childcare Site Assistant - Price Elementary position at YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne?
Shape the Future – Join the YMCA Childcare Team!
The YMCA is looking for dedicated, caring, and creative individuals to join our Childcare team! In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to foster a fun, safe, and nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and explore their potential.
Why you’ll love the YMCA
As a part time staff member you will receive a free individual membership, or 50% off family membership, and 50% discounted programs for you and your household.
Other perks our Y employees enjoy:
- Personal Development: You’ll have many opportunities for free trainings and certifications, as well as opportunities to advance and potentially find a long-term career.
- Childcare: While working, up to four hours of Childwatch is offered at membership branches during regular childwatch hours, also enjoy 50% discounted before and afterschool care and summer day camp options. The Childwatch option is not available for those at Metro, Camp Potawatomi, YSB and anyone at an offsite facility during their work shift, however while working for the Child Care Services program, free childcare is available for school-age children. Please note this is based on availability at the school your child attends.
- Fulfillment: Experience a flexible schedule while working for a company that cares about you personally and is actively involved in our community!
Responsibilities
The Child Care Services Branch of the YMCA has an immediate hiring need for part-time childcare workers to provide childcare support, Monday through Friday, in area Elementary schools for the Before and After School YMCA Program. Childcare Site Assistants help provide diverse participants with educational and age-appropriate activities to promote a safe, fun, nurturing learning environment and memorable experiences with the YMCA.
- Connect: Have a warm, engaging, and friendly demeanor that is able to connect quickly with program participants, parents, and supervisors.
- Nurture: Actively engage with and provide quality care for program participants in order to deliver a quality childcare experience.
- Lead: Assist in the implementation and record keeping of a set curriculum, schedule, and student files.
Requirements
Candidates must be committed to contributing to the mission, culture, and values of the YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne as well as:
- Minimum of 16 years of age, if 18 or older a high school diploma or equivalent, is preferred.
- Reliable transportation to and from work.
- Experience in the supervision of multiple children.
- Ability to handle situations quickly, kindly, and fairly.
- Ability to relate to, welcome, and communicate with diverse groups of people regardless of age, race, economic status, religion, or cultural differences.
Salary: Part-time $14.00-$14.50 hourly
Hours Available: Monday - Friday, 6:30 am-9:00 am
Location: Price Elementary School, 1901 W State Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46825
Salary : $14 - $15
