Before and After School Childcare Floater

YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties; Lakewood (WA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

YMCA membership

YMCA360 access

Paid sick leave

EAP and wellness program

Professional training opportunities

Job summary

YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking a Before and After School Childcare Floater to support the school-age program at multiple Lakewood-area sites in Washington.

The role emphasizes safety, enrichment activities, and positive relationships with families while promoting YMCA core values and leadership development.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience working with children in a childcare setting.
• Willing to enroll in STARS training within 60 days of employment.
• Willing to certify Infant-Child CPR and First Aid within 30 days of employment.
• Willing to obtain a Food Handlers permit and complete a TB test and MMR vaccination.
• Able to pass DCYF background and fingerprint checks before first day.

Responsibilities

• Support various school sites as needed.
• Lead curriculum and physical activities.
• Maintain a positive environment aligned with YMCA values and safety.
• Directly supervise children and ensure compliance with licensing standards.
• Attend family nights, program activities, and monthly staff meetings.

Skills

Childcare experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Before and After School Childcare Floater

#26-0899

Lakewood, Washington, United States

External Description

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking a Before and After School Childcare Floater to join our team.

The YMCA focuses on empowering people in all forms, by improving health and well‑being and inspiring action in and across our neighborhoods.

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading non‑profit, charitable organization committed to strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

As a Before and After School Teacher, you will support the YMCA Childcare Program year‑round to serve our school‑age children with a variety of activity options to explore and develop the interests and talents of the youth with a focus on safety, health, social growth, and academic enhancement for children to have fun and thrive in our care. Our programs are run in various local schools.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support various school sites as needed.
• Maintain positive public relations with members and always represent the best interests and core values of the YMCA.
• Maintain positive relationships and effective communication with parents, students, school staff and peers.
• Support student goals, academic or otherwise.
• Lead curriculum and physical activities.
• Promote a positive environment that fosters fun, safety, and our YMCA values which includes implementation of proximity praise, specific action compliments, our Core Values and our 8 Points of Leadership.
• Maintain site and equipment, including implementing proper cleaning procedures and upkeep of equipment.
• Directly supervise children at all times and maintain program/site in compliance with state licensing standards.
• Attend and participate in family nights and program activities.
• Attend staff meetings at least once a month at an off‑site location.
• Participate in the Annual Campaign by reaching site goal and asking 100% of the parents in the program.

Are you a good fit?

• You are committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• You are at least 18 years old with a High School Diploma or GED.
• You have at least one year of experience working with children in a childcare setting.
• Are willing to enroll in and complete STARS training within 60 days of employment (i.e. ongoing 10 hours, 20/30 Hour Basic).
• You are currently certified (with documentation) or are willing to certify in Infant‑Child CPR and Basic First Aid within 30 days of employment (YMCA will assist).
• You are willing to obtain a Food Handlers permit (cost reimbursable), complete a pre‑employment TB skin test with negative results (YMCA will assist) and proof of MMR vaccination (before the first day of employment).
• Must be able to successfully complete required DCYF background and fingerprint checks before the first day of hire.
• You are able to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on your first day, and other online and in‑person training as required.
• You have reliable transportation, the ability to assist at other childcare sites as needed and attend meetings at off‑site locations.
• Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act).

Wages: $18.03 to $20.22 per hour, depending on qualifications

Hours: Part‑Time, Monday – Friday

Shift: Monday‑Friday Split Shift 6:00‑10:00 am; 2:30‑6:30 pm (times vary depending on district)

All Day Out and Day Camp Schedules – between the hours of 6:00 am‑6:30 pm

Year‑round position

Location: Clover Park School District (Tyee Park Elementary) Lakewood, WA

All YMCA Employees receive the below benefits:

• A Personal YMCA membership and YMCA360 virtual streaming membership
• Flexible scheduling around school and extracurricular activities Paid Sick Leave accrued at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked per year
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Digital mental health counseling platform, Wellness program, and LifeMart employee discount center
• Professional training, education, and certification opportunities
• 20% discount on YMCA programs, childcare services and merchandise

Part‑Time employees who work more than 20 hrs./week are eligible for the below voluntary benefit options:

• HealthiestYou: by Teladoc (24/7 virtual general medical care access for non‑emergency conditions)
• VSP Vision Plan

Please note that employment with the YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is contingent upon successfully completing post‑offer requirements, which may include age verification, reference checks, and state and national background checks. All inquiries and checks are conducted only after a conditional offer of employment is made.

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is committed to diversity and inclusion throughout our organization and is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled.

Location(s)

11920 Seminole Road Southwest, Lakewood, Washington 98499, United States

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Information on race, gender and national origin will only be used for statistical and record‑keeping purposes, and will not be used in making any employment decisions. All information provided will be kept separate from your expression of interest. Providing this information is strictly voluntary, and you will not be subjected to any adverse action or treatment if you choose not to provide this information. If you do not choose to answer these questions, we ask that you select “Decline to Identify” for each question. Thank you for your voluntary cooperation.