Child Care Assistant

Rockland County YMCA; Village of Nyack (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockland County YMCA is looking for a Child Care Assistant who will support the daily operation of childcare programs. Responsibilities include supervising activities, assisting with meal prep, and ensuring safety protocols are followed to provide a secure environment for children. Candidates should be at least 16 years old, ideally with a High School diploma or equivalent, and have experience working with children. This role requires a friendly personality and the ability to relate well to both children and adults.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 16; if under 18, provide working papers.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience working with children under 13 years of age is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily operations and ensure safety at the site.
• Participate in and supervise activities while maintaining cleanliness.
• Communicate frequently with the Site Director and follow emergency procedures.

Skills

Communication

Sensitivity

Friendliness

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

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Responsible for assisting the Site Director/Assistant Site Director in all aspects of the daily operation of a program site.

Requirements

Minimum age 16 (if under 18, must provide working papers).

High School Diploma or Equivelant preferred and/or substantial experience working with children under 13 years of age.

Must be able to relate well to children and adults.

Should be sensitive to the needs of others which encompasses a warm and friendly personality.

Must submit to an inquiry with the State Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment.

Must have fingerprints taken by local authority so it can be submitted to the Office of Children and Family Services.

Responsibilities

Follow all CDC, OCFS and DOH guidelines as they apply to school age care programs.

Assist with tracking of arrival, departure and absences.

Assist with room arrangement.

Participate in and supervise activities.

Assist with snack preparation and setup.

Maintain cleanliness and order of all areas.

Report all accidents and incidents to the Site Director & document per standard procedures.

Assist with fire drills.

Attend staff meetings.

Maintain frequent communication with the Site Director.

Must attend and complete mandatory trainings.

Assist with planning.

Assist with ongoing parent communication, such as the newsletter.

Record timesheet per standard procedures.

Assume other duties as assigned.

No personal cell phone usage.

Secure site by checking identification of any person who is unknown to the site and picking up a child.

Secure the site by checking the pick-up list when an unknown person is picking up a child.

Secure the site by announcing and person who is entering the site.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Other

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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