Before and After School Program Staff, Mitch Park & Rankin YMCAs

Ymcaokc; Edmond (OK); On-site; USD 12,398 - 17,908; Full time

Job summary

Ymcaokc in Edmond, OK seeks a childcare assistant to supervise a safe, organized program for 10–15 children and to plan engaging activities and games. You will help with attendance and meal distribution while modeling YMCA values.

Ideal candidates are 16+, have a high school diploma or GED, and hold CPR/AED/First Aid certification, renewing annually. Training and a positive, team-oriented environment are provided.

Qualifications

• Interest in and a positive attitude toward working with children.
• CPR/AED/First Aid certification; renew annually.
• Redwoods trainings to be completed within 30 days of hire and renewed annually.
• Must be 16 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED.
• Position may require work outside regular program hours.
• Attend scheduled YMCA trainings and uphold appearance guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Establish positive relationships with program participants.
• Plan weekly activities for 10–15 children.
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children.
• Know where all group members are at all times.
• Lead games and activities.
• Take daily attendance and ensure sign-in/out by a responsible party.
• Engage children in activities.
• Prepare and distribute USDA/HEPA snacks or meals.
• Count meals and snacks served daily.
• Report injuries and incidences to site coordinator.
• Attend staff meetings and CATCH trainings.
• Develop positive relationships with school staff.

Skills

Childcare

Activity planning

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

16 years of age or older

Tools

CPR/AED/First Aid certification

Job description

Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively impacts the lives of people in your community. Imagine sharing your passions and unique talents to build a better future for yourself and others. This is what it means to work at the Y. The Y offers more than a job. We offer the chance to make a difference in a fun, flexible environment, where our mission and values drive every decision we make.

Our school year starting rate is $11.00 per hour with the potential to receive more based-on responsibilities.

*16 and 17-year-old jr. counselors start at $10.00 per hour

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Assist with supervising a safe and well-organized childcare program by planning and participating in-group activities with children at a designated childcare site.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establish a positive relationship with the program participants.
• Plan weekly activities for a group of 10-15 children.
• Ensure the safety and well being of all children.
• Know where all group members are at all times.
• Lead games and activities.
• Take daily attendance and see that each child is signed in and out by a responsible party each day.
• Actively engage children and participants in activities.
• Prepare and distribute USDA and HEPA approved snacks and/or meals to participants.
• Perform daily count of meals and snacks served.
• Report all injuries and incidences to the site coordinator.
• Attend regularly scheduled staff meeting to help plan activities, and attend CATCH trainings.
• Develop positive relationships with school principal and staff.
• Display YMCA character values (Honesty, caring, respect, and responsibilities at all times.)
• Develop meaningful and sustainable relationships with members, donors and volunteers.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must have an interest in and like children and exemplify and support the YMCA philosophy.
• Must stay current in CPR/AED/O2 and First Aid, renewed annually. (Training provided by the Y, if needed)
• Must complete all required Redwoods trainings within 30 days of hire and renew annually.
• Must be 16 years of age, have high school diploma or GED.
• Job consists of working with school age children and requires the participation in activities with children.
• Position may require work outside the regularly scheduled program hours.
• Must attend all scheduled YMCA trainings, have current CPR certification and uphold the YMCA employee appearance guidelines.