CHILDCARE ASSISTANT

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

Benefits offered by this job

40 hours/week

Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance

8 Holidays

Paid Time Off

Retirement 12%

403b Plan

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Free Child Care for first child

Free Family YMCA Membership

Program Discounts

Growth & Development

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Butler YMCA in Butler, PA is hiring a Childcare Assistant to support education, supervision, and care in the Early Learning Center. You will help with curriculum execution, planning, and family engagement under a nonprofit mission to strengthen the community.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, 2,500 hours with children, and required clearances. CPR/First Aid within 60 days is mandatory; various benefits and 40-hour weeks are offered.

Qualifications

• State requires all prospective employees to submit the following: FBI Clearance, PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Clearance, NSOR, Health Assessment with TB screening.
• Verification of 2,500 hours working with children; minimum age 18; High School diploma or equivalent with optional college credits and experience.
• CPR/Pediatric First Aid/AED certification within 60 days of employment; PQAS certified trainer; preferred prior childcare/teaching experience.
• Strong communication, leadership, empathy, organization and conflict resolution skills; ability to plan activities for children.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementing the curriculum within established guidelines.
• Assist with daily lesson and activity plans.
• Maintain consistent and open verbal and written communication with parents throughout the year.
• Supervise the children, classroom and all activities.
• Conduct ongoing, systematic child observations and evaluations.
• Maintain required program records.
• Maintain program areas and adhere to standards of equipment, storage, safety and cleanliness.
• Attend and participate in center-wide activities, staff meetings and trainings.
• Maintain positive relationships and effective communication with parents.
• Maintain ongoing DHS qualifications required for working in Child Care.
• Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including medical and disciplinary procedures and emergency procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent; 2 years experience with children

High School diploma or equivalent; 15 college credit hours in early childhood education/related field; 1 year experience with children

2,500 hours working with children

FBI Clearance, PA Child Abuse History, PA State Police, NSOR

CPR/Pediatric First Aid/AED Certification within 60 days

Minimum age 18

Health Assessment with TB screening

DHS/NSOR clearances required

Preferred: childcare/teaching experience

Preferred: ability to work with diverse backgrounds

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

CHILDCARE ASSISTANT

REGULAR FULL TIME Butler YMCA, Butler, PA, US

10 days ago Requisition ID: 2145

Salary Range: $14.00 To $14.00 Hourly

FULL TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

• 40 hours/week
• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 12% Retirement Fund
• 403b Retirement Savings Plan
• Long Term Disability
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Free Child Care for your first child, 50% additional children
• Free Family YMCA Membership
• Up to 50% off select YMCA programming
• Staff Growth and Development Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement

The Assistant Teacher will be responsible for assisting in the education, supervision and care of children, curriculum planning, and family engagement in the YMCA Early Learning Center 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. OR
• 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:

• Assist with implementing the curriculum within the established guidelines.
• Assist with daily lesson and activity plans.
• Maintain consistent and open verbal and written communication with parents throughout the year.
• Supervise the children, classroom and all activities.
• Conduct ongoing, systematic child observations and evaluations.
• Maintain required program records.
• Maintain program areas and adhere to program standards in regards to equipment, storage, safety and cleanliness.
• Attend and participate in center wide activities, staff meetings and trainings.
• Maintain positive relationships and effective communication with parents.
• Maintain ongoing DHS qualifications required for working in Child Care.
• 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)