Cheshire School Age Counselor

Southington-Cheshire Community YMCA; Cheshire (CT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Southington-Cheshire Community YMCA seeks a Cheshire School Age Counselor for a part-time role in Cheshire, CT. Responsibilities include coordinating with staff, planning age-appropriate activities, and communicating with families to support a safe, enriching program.

Applicants must be at least 16 and obtain CT Child Care certification, CPR, medication administration, and Epi-pen training. Strong communication and reliability are essential to maintain staff-to-child ratios and comply with

Qualifications

• Be at least 16 years of age.
• Certifications in Connecticut Child Care, Professional Rescuer CPR, Administration of Medication and Epi-pen.
• Good moral character and commitment to YMCA mission.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Experience working with children.
• Must lift at least 40 pounds; follow YMCA policies.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with parents and be available for questions and concerns.
• Notify parents of problems or concerns.
• Ensure proper staff to child ratio and arrange subs when absent.
• Plan and implement monthly age-appropriate lesson plans with themes.
• Assist accreditation processes and long-range goals.
• Meet with site staff and Coordinator; participate in trainings.
• Follow YMCA policies and Connecticut licensing regulations.

Education

Connecticut Child Care Certification

Professional Rescuer CPR

Administration of Medication

Epi-pen Training

Job description

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Cheshire School Age Counselor

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10-29 Hours Leader Cheshire, CT, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1010

Requirements:

• Qualified Candidate must be at least 16 years of age
• Possess or be able to obtain certifications in Connecticut Child Care, Professional Rescuer CPR, Administration of Medication and Epi-pen
• Be of good moral character and committed to carrying out the mission of the YMCA
• Possess good oral and written communication skills
• Have experience working with children
• Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds, and continuously follow and promote the YMCA philosophy

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Communicate with parents. Be available for questions and concerns
• Notify parents of any problems or concerns
• Ensure a proper staff to child ratio and find subs when out sick or for a planned absence. In the event of a shift change, stay in the program area until your replacement arrives
• Work with other site staff to plan and implement a varied, age appropriate monthly lesson plans in accordance with designated themes. Activities should include center play, homework time, and gross motor play
• Assist in and be supportive of the accreditation processes, and in achieving long-range goals
• Meet regularly with site staff and Coordinator, and participate in Department trainings or meetings
• Follow all Southington-Cheshire Community YMCA policies and procedures
• Follow all State of Connecticut licensing regulations

Before Care 6:30am-9:00am
After Care 2:45am-6:00pm
Flexible with days you can work!

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