Position: childcare assistant
News: School age and family director
Place of work: Manlius YMCA
FLSA: No Exemption - Part Time
Work Schedule: Various
Salary range: 14.20/hour
A career with a cause:
We are welcome: we are open to everyone. We are a place where you can belong and grow. We're real: we value you and embrace your individuality. We hope: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We educate: we support you on your way to developing your full potential. We're committed: above all, we work tirelessly to strengthen our community, starting with you.
We aim to strengthen the foundations of communities and families through our key areas of focus: youth development, healthy lifestyles and social responsibility. We are committed to these things because we achieve strong communities when we invest in our children, health, neighbors and values. Historically based on Christian principles of care, honesty, respect and responsibility; our mission is to put these principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
We are for EVERYONE.
Position Summary:
This position supports the mission and work of the Y, a leading non-profit charitable organization. Under the direction of the Family Director, the Child Watch Assistant provides an excellent member experience by directing the Child Watch Center toward its primary goal of putting Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all through exercise. performance of duties in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. The incumbent is a team player who demonstrates strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills. The Child Watch Assistant well-being of all in accordance with YMCA USA guidelines and association policies.
Salary and benefits:
Salary range: $14.20, part-time with no exceptions
YMCA membership
Basic Duties and Responsibilities:
Create and maintain a physically and mentally safe environment of concern, trust and support in which children can grow.
Supervise the supervision of all children; claims that children are never left alone; make sure all children are supervised at all times.
Establish positive relationships with parents, children, volunteers and other staff; be a positive role model.
Supervise positive reinforcement and redirection of children.
Provide an excellent member experience by addressing member issues and implementing feedback.
Get to know the reception area for check-in and check-out of children.
Engage children in quality age-appropriate activities, a weekly calendar of crafts, arts and crafts, active play and centre-based learning.
Inventory, inventory maintenance and supply requests under the direction of the Family Prime Time Supervisor.
Keep the Family Prime Time Center clean.
Transport children to class via Wee Deliver and ensure they are registered for class (may not apply to all branches).
Learn about programs and special events throughout the facility and encourage families to get involved.
Actively participate in YMCA functions as per supervisor.
Attend all required staff meetings and provide constructive input.
Replace employees if necessary.
Know, understand and follow all industry specific emergency procedures; provide first aid to children and/or staff if necessary
Supervise toileting and diaper changing for children as needed.
Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Experience, education and qualifications
Previous experience working or volunteering with children aged 6 weeks to 11 years.
Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills are critical to the success of this position.
multiple demands simultaneously with minimal direction.
Possess and demonstrate excellent customer service, decision making, problem solving, team orientation, creative thinking and leadership skills.
Ability to read, interpret and effectively communicate documents, information and instructions such as safety rules, member procedures, customer service, YMCA promotions and programs and YMCA policies and procedures, etc., train and instruct other staff members; promote the benefits of the YMCA, facilities and programs; and troubleshoot and take a leadership role in resolving various member situations, problems, issues and/or complaints.
He brings to this position maturity, responsibility and a sincere interest in working with people of all ages.
Have knowledge of various sources for programming ideas and the skills to use this information in program implementation.
Have knowledge of age-appropriate activities, developmental milestones and expectations for children aged 6 weeks to 11 years.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Training and Certification:
Bloodborne Pathogens, Safety Employee and Youth Protection Series online training is required prior to first assignment to position.
You must hold CPR, AED and First Aid certifications or successfully complete these certifications within the specified time frame as required by your branch.
Must complete online Hazard Communication training within first 90 days of employment.
Must attend and complete additional training as required by the Director as per branch requirements
Leadership YMCA competencies:
Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents and plays an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion and global working, as well as cultural competence.
Program/Project Management: Ensures program or project objectives are met and intended impact is achieved
Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates the ability to understand and effectively manage emotions in all situations
Physical demands:
Ability to sit frequently, use hands and fingers, stand, walk, reach, balance, stoop, crouch, kneel and climb. Ability to lift and/or carry and move up to 35 pounds (occasionally may be more). Specific vision skills required: near, color, distance, peripheral perception, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Working environment: of all kind
Duties are performed in a child care environment; Childcare workers can sometimes be exposed to adverse working conditions, communicable infectious diseases and the risk of injury to children. All child care staff are required to adhere to Family Prime Time Center's preventive health policies at all times. The noise level in the working environment is medium to above average.
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