After-school Support - School Age Childcare

New Canaan Community Ymca; New Canaan (CT); On-site; USD 23,419 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

The New Canaan YMCA is hiring for Kids Unlimited, the after-school program for school-aged children, to supervise and engage participants from 2:30pm to 6pm, Monday through Friday, following the New Canaan Public School calendar. This part-time role offers $16.94 to $18.00 hourly pay and opportunities for full-day shifts during school closings as part of Vacation Camp.

Candidates should be 16+ with experience babysitting or camp counseling and a warm, friendly demeanor.

Qualifications

• Be 16 years of age or older.
• Relate well to children of this age group.
• Experience in babysitting/camp counseling.
• Warm and friendly personality and sensitive to the needs of others

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, nurturing and healthy environment for the children in their care.
• Supervise the children, classroom, and activities to create a fun and inviting space.
• Monitor check in/check out information and contact information in case parent/guardian must be reached.
• Be a role model by demonstrating the YMCA Four Core Values: Honesty, Respect, Caring and Responsibility

Skills

Child engagement

Supervision

Babysitting experience

Friendly personality

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: New Canaan, CT 06840Position Type: Part TimeSalary Range: $16.94 - $18.00 HourlyKids Unlimited - the After-school program for school aged children at the New Canaan YMCA is looking for enthusiastic, friendly staff to help supervise and engage program participants in activities and projects.

This program runs Monday through Friday from 2:30pm to 6pm, and follows the New Canaan Public School calendar.

Spend a few hours engaged with arts & crafts, science projects, non-competitive games and sports, and providing homework assistance. Staff can help create activities of interest!

Additional opportunities may be available for FULL DAY shifts during school closings as part of the New Canaan YMCA's Vacation Camp!

Principal Activities include:

• Provide a safe, nurturing and healthy environment for the children in their care.
• Supervise the children, classroom, and activities to create a fun and inviting space.
• Monitor check in/check out information and contact information in case parent/guardian must be reached.
• Be a role model by demonstrating the YMCA Four Core Values: Honesty, Resptect, Caring and Responsibility

Available shifts are:

• Monday-Friday 2:30pm - 6:00pm

Qualifications

• be 16 years of age or older.
• Relate well to children of this age group.
• Experience in babysitting/camp counseling.
• Warm and friendly personality and sensitive to the needs of others