BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM ASST. (SCHOOL AGE)

Butler County Family YMCA; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Membership to the YMCA

Discounted Y Programs

Job summary

Butler YMCA is seeking a Before/After School Program Assistant (School Age) for a part-time position in Butler, PA. You will assist with supervision, curriculum planning and family engagement within the YMCA Before and After School Child Care Program.

Responsibilities include implementing the curriculum, maintaining parent communication, supervising before/after school activities, and keeping records. A high school diploma or GED and 2,500 hours with children are required, plus certifications

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus 2,500 hours of work with children.
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification required within 60 days of employment by PQAS certified trainer.

Responsibilities

• Implement the curriculum within established guidelines.
• Maintain consistent communication with parents throughout the year.
• Supervise children before and after school and participate in activities.
• Conduct ongoing observations and evaluations of school-aged children.
• Maintain program records and ensure safety and cleanliness.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Empathy

Organizational skills

Conflict resolution

Education

High School diploma or GED

CPR/First Aid/AED certification

Job description

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BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM ASST. (SCHOOL AGE)

REGULAR PART TIME Butler YMCA, Butler, PA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2146

Salary Range: $14.00 To $14.00 Hourly

Monday- Friday

6:30am-9:00am

3:00pm-5:30pm

PART TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

Less than 29 hours/week

Free Membership to the YMCA

Discounted Y Programs

The Before & After School Teacher fosters a cause-centered culture that is welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined. The incumbent will be responsible for assisting in the education, supervision and care of children, curriculum planning, and family engagement in the YMCA Before and After School Child Care Program. This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• State requires all prospective employees to submit the following:
• FBI Clearance (Department of Human Services),
• PA Child Abuse History Clearance,
• PA State Police Clearance,
• National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) Certificate,
• Health Assessment with TB screening,
• Verification of 2,500 hours working with children.
• Minimum age of 18.
• High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years of experience with children.
• High School diploma or equivalent, 15 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children.
• CPR/Pediatric First Aid/AED Certification required within 60 days of employment by PQAS certified trainer; required.
• Previous experience in childcare, teaching, or other related fields; preferred.
• Work experience related to the care and development of children; preferred.
• Exceptional Communication, Leadership, Empathy, Organizational, Conflict Resolution Skills; preferred.
• Ability to plan, organize, implement age/developmentally appropriate program activities; preferred.
• Ability to work with people from a variety of different ethnic, socioeconomic, educational, religious, sexual, and generational backgrounds.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Implement the curriculum within the established guidelines.
• Maintain consistent and open verbal and written communication with parents throughout the year.
• Supervise the children before and after school including all activities.
• Conduct ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each school aged child.
• Maintain required program records.
• Maintain program areas and adhere to program standards in regards to equipment, storage, safety and cleanliness.
• Maintain positive relationships and effective communication with parents.
• Attend and participate in center wide activities, staff meetings and trainings.
• Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergency procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WORKING 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 perform all physical aspects of the position; including walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting.

Work schedule will include daytime hours and ability to plan, lead and participate in activities.

ALL POSITIONS REQUIRE THE FOLLOWING CLEARANCES FOR EMPLOYMENT PURPOSES PRIOR TO THE DATE OF HIRE. CLEARANCES ARE ACCEPTED WITHIN 2 YEARS OF THE HIRE DATE. EMPLOYEES MAY BE COMPENSATED UP TO $50.00 FOR CLEARANCES (WITH A RECEIPT) ONCE THE PROBATIONARY PERIOD HAS BEEN PASSED.

• PA CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK
• PA CHILD ABUSE HISTORY CERTIFICATION
• FBI CLEARANCE (Department of Human Services)
• NSOR (National Sex Offender Registry Verification)
• MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING CERTIFICATE

ADDITIONAL CHILDCARE REQUIREMENTS:

• HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED
• VERIFICATION OF 2,500 HOURS WORKING WITH CHILDREN
• 2 LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
• STAFF HEALTH ASSESSMENT FORM, INCLUDING TB TESTING (ELIGIBLE FOR REIMBURSEMENT WITH RECEIPT)