After-school Support - School Age Childcare

New Canaan Community YMCA, Inc.; New Canaan (CT); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

The New Canaan Community YMCA, Inc. is seeking enthusiastic after-school staff to supervise and engage participants in arts & crafts, science projects, games, and homework help from 2:30pm to 6pm, Monday through Friday.

This position follows the New Canaan Public School calendar and may offer full-day shifts during school closings for Vacation Camp. Qualified candidates should be 16 or older, relate well to early adolescent children, have babysitting or camp counseling experience, and

Qualifications

• Be 16 years of age or older.
• Experience in babysitting or camp counseling.
• Warm and friendly personality; patient with children.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children and activities in the after-school program.
• Ensure a safe, nurturing environment for participants.
• Assist with homework, arts & crafts, and games.
• Follow check-in/check-out procedures and contact information.

Skills

Babysitting

Camp counseling

Friendly personality

Education

16+ years old

Job description

Kids 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 ResponsibilityAvailable shifts are:Monday-Friday 2:30pm - 6:00pmCandidates should: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