Orleans County YMCA After School Child Care Aide at Medina School District

POSITION DATES:

September through June - in accordance with Elementary School District Calendars. (Supplemental summer work available through Summer Camp)

POSITION SHIFTS:

Monday-Friday from school dismissal until 6pm. Additionally, available for staff meetings/trainings (scheduled in advance)

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Before and After school Site Coordinator, Child Care staff will provide direction to children, assist in implementation of the program curriculum, staff are responsible for the overall safety and well-being of children in the program. Provides a quality experience to children and families that focuses on the YMCA values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring. This is a part-time position substitute filling in on an as needed basis.

Site Director and aide positions available. Site Director Minimum requirements 2 years of college with at least 18 credits in a field related to children (education, recreation, phys ed, child development etc) PREFERRED associates degree or higher in related field. Experience working with children. 1 - year in a supervisory role Experience working with kids and a fun, energetic, team player type of attitude who is creative and love children. Child Care Aide minimum requirement 18 years of age or older. Experience working with kids and a fun, energetic, team player type of attitude who is creative and love children.

Must be available from the end of the school day until 6pm. Program takes place at Medina Central School District Oak Orchard Elementary School.

POSITION SUMMARY:
Provides direction for the program and classroom, and implements program curriculum. Provides a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on the YMCA values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Implements curriculum within the established guidelines.
2. Designs and implements daily lesson/activity plans.
3. Supervises the children, classroom, and all activities.
4. Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child.
5. Conducts parent conferences, and maintains positive relationships and effective communication with parents. Engages parents as volunteers.
6. Maintains program site and equipment.
7. Maintains required program records.
8. Attends and participates in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training.
9. To promote the physical, intellectual, social, cultural and emotional well-being of the children.
10. Work with the staff team to plan and implement activities.
11. Provide direct leadership to the assigned group(s) and maintain constant visual contact with all assigned children.
12. Participate in daily activities and aid the children in completing tasks, including land and water-based activities. Assist in assessing child abilities and developmental stages.
13. Build enthusiasm for activities and programs.
14. Complete required documentation regarding attendance, health and wellness, sign-in and sign-out, and other items as assigned. Notify parents if children are not in attendance.
15. Keep the program areas neat and organized. Follow all safety procedures.
16. Follow all regulating agency and YMCA child care policies, regulations and procedures.
17. Maintain friendly, positive and professional relationships with children, parents, school & day care partners and other YMCA staff. Project a positive image of the YMCA and the Day Care program.
18. Follow work site requirements regarding punctuality, appropriate dress, staff meeting attendance, etc.
19. Carry out tasks as assigned by the Site or Program Director.
20. Assist in program and YMCA recruitment and special events.
21. Work YMCA Camp Days and alternate program locations as scheduled.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Meets educational and experience qualifications established by state law. School Age Child Care Clearance per NYS regulations as required.
2. At least 18 years of age to work in Prime Time and Child watch.
3. High School diploma or GED preferred. Additional educational requirements may be necessary per the appropriate regulating agency.
4. CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and New Employee Orientation and Child Abuse prevention training within 60 days of hire date.
5. Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred.
6. Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.
7. Previous experience with diverse populations. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to plan, lead and participate in activities.
Vision, hearing, speech and movement abilities in order to provide safe supervision of children at all times.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities