What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dorchester Family YMCA Afterschool Staff position at Young Men's Christian Association of the Chesapeake, Inc?
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Provides direction for the children in the classroom, and implements program curriculum. Provides a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Implements curriculum within the established guidelines.
- Nurtures children through purposeful programming dedicated to building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families.
- Supervises the children, classroom, and all activities including ADA accommodations where appropriate. Follows all procedures and standards.
- Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child.
- Cultivates positive relationships, conducts parent conferences,
and maintains effective communication
with parents. Engages parents as volunteers and connects them to the YMCA. - Maintains program site and equipment.
- Maintains required program records.
- Attends and participates in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Meets
educational and experience qualifications established by state law (if
the state sets requirements. The YMCA should establish minimum qualification standards
if the state has
no requirements). - At least 18 years of age (The age minimum may be higher depending on state law).
- CPR,
First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse prevention training within 30
days of
hire date. - Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred.
- Ability
to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally
appropriate
program activities. - Previous
experience with diverse populations. Ability to develop positive, authentic
relationships
with people from different backgrounds. - Understands the YMCA is a public accommodation committed to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
