After-School Child Care Specialist | YMCA Benefits

State College YMCA; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan

Free YMCA membership

Generous PTO

Professional development opportunities

Dental, Health, and Vision Insurance

Discounts on YMCA programs

Job summary

The YMCA of Centre County is accepting applications for full-time and part-time Child Care Staff to fill shifts in our After School Program Monday-Friday afternoons. Staff are responsible for the safety and well-being of children and providing enriching activities to support development.

Primary responsibilities include supervising children, implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum, and maintaining communication with parents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required with additional education/human services credits or hours.
• Minimum of relevant training hours or coursework in education/human services.
• Experience with children is required as specified above.
• All candidates must meet the stated education/experience criteria.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of PA DHS regulations and ensure compliance.
• Supervise and stay with the group of children, ensuring safety.
• Engage children with developmentally appropriate activities.
• Assist development and implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum.

Education

High school diploma and 30 credits in an education or human services field

High school diploma and 600 or more hours of secondary training

High school diploma, 15 credit hours in an education or human service field, and 1 year of experience working with children

High school diploma and 2 years of experience working with children

Job description

The YMCA of Centre County is accepting applications for full-time and part-time Child Care Staff to fill shifts in our After School Program Monday-Friday afternoons. Staff are responsible for the safety and well-being of children and providing enriching activities to support development.

Primary responsibilities include supervising children, implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum, and maintaining communication with parents.