School Age Child Care Assistant - River Crossing YMCA- Lehigh Valley Region

River Crossing YMCA is looking to hire a School Age Child Care Assistant!

ABOUT RIVER CROSSING YMCA

River Crossing YMCA is a charitable, nonprofit organization committed to strengthening our communities through membership and programs that foster youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility for all. If you are interested in contributing to the largest Youth focused non-profit in the country, please read on!

School Age Child Care Assistant Salary: $15.00 per hour

School Age Child Care Assistant Hours: Monday - Friday 3:00pm-6:00pm (Part Time)

School Age Child Care Assistant Responsibilities:

• Assists with the implementation of curriculum within the established guidelines through lesson planning and a developmentally appropriate classroom environment
• 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
• Complies with PA DHS Regulations and Keystone Stars Standards
• Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child
• Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from diverse backgrounds
• Cultivates positive relationships 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, including child portfolios
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, and staff training
• Actively seeking to update skills by attending outside workshops and training
• Performs other duties as assigned

School Age Child Care Assistant Qualifications:

• High School Graduate or equivalent
• 2500 or more documentable hours of experience
• Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred
• Previous experience with diverse populations
• Diligence in responding to safety and emergency situations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good customer service skills, high ethical standards, an appropriate professional image, and a team player
• Must possess sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment skills, and a positive attitude
• Bi-lingual (Spanish) helpful

School Age Child Care Assistant Benefits:

• Supplemental insurance benefits (Voluntary Accident/Injury, Hospital, and Cancer coverage via Aflac)
• 12% employer contribution to your YMCA pension plan
• YMCA Membership
• Up to 100% off of Childcare and Camps
• Exceptional growth potential for your role and career

Salary: $15.00 per hour

Job Type: Part-time

YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer All Qualified Women, Minorities, Persons with Disabilities, and US Veterans Encouraged to Apply

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you feel that you would be right for this nonprofit job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!