Job description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Available to work Monday-Friday from 2pm-6pm
• Supervises a group of 15--18 children.
• Must have strong group control.
• Assist in the planning, preparing and implementing of weekly lesson plans and program activities
• Nurtures children through purposeful programming dedicated to building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families.
• Model's appropriate interactions with children, including but not limited to, reporting incidents using facts only, redirecting behavior and teaching problem-solving skills.
• Assists in supervising the children, classroom, and all activities to meet the Virginia Department of Social Services Licensed Child Care Program Standards as well as the YMCA Code of Conduct; Aides are not permitted to supervise groups of children alone, they must have a Program Leader or Site Director with them at all times.
• Follows risk-management policies and procedures to maintain a safe environment at all times.
• Assists other staff as necessary to ensure a safe and productive environment.
• Maintains a positive and professional attitude at all times.
• 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.
• Assists with general housekeeping duties to ensure a clean and sanitary environment.
• Displays an accepting attitude and willingness to work with diverse family structures, ethnicity, languages, abilities, socioeconomic groups, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Meets educational and experience qualifications established by state law
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must complete the following training with 30 days of hire:
• CPR, First Aid & AED certifications
• Virginia Preservice Training (10-hour on-line course required by VDOE)
• Must complete and pass a TB Test, background screenings from the Virginia State Police and the Virginia Department of Social Services Child Protective Services prior to the first day on the job; all required background qualifications must be paid for by the potential employee and will be reimbursed only after the employee completes their 90 probationary period.
• 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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to plan, lead and participate in activities.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to stand for up to 45 minutes without having to sit down
• Ability to get up and down from a seated position on the floor.

Job Type: Part-time

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $12.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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