Copy Of School Age Childcare Assistant

Kids for the Future; Buena (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The YMCA in Buena, NJ is seeking a part-time, non-exempt Child Care Assistant to implement the established curriculum and supervise children in before- and after-school programs. You will interact with youth, support families, and ensure a safe, welcoming environment.

Requires a high school diploma, 18+ years old, and CPR/First Aid/AED and child abuse prevention training within 30 days of hire; prior child-care experience preferred; 16 hours per week minimum.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• CPR, First Aid, AED and oxygen certifications and child abuse prevention training within 30 days of hire.
• Experience with children in a developmental setting preferred.
• Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate activities.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and build positive relationships.
• Understanding of ADA compliance and inclusive practices.

Responsibilities

• Implements the curriculum and interacts with children within guidelines.
• Work minimum 16 hours per week.
• Travel to site locations within the district.
• Nurtures children through purposeful programming to build achievement and belonging.
• Supervises children, rooms, and activities, following procedures and standards.
• Knows emergency procedures to ensure child safety.
• Fosters relationships with parents, staff, and administration; connect volunteers.
• Maintains program site and equipment to keep a safe, clean environment.

Skills

Child interaction

Curriculum execution

Parent communication

Safety procedures

Education

High School diploma

Job description

• Location 880 Harding Highway,Buena, NJ, 08310,United States
• Base Pay $15.92 - $16.08 / Hour
• Employee Type PT Non-Exempt
• Manage Others No

Description

1. Implements the curriculum and interacts with children within the established guidelines.

2. Required to work a minimum of 16 hours per week.

3. Required to travel to the site locations within the district that you are assigned to.

4. Nurtures children through purposeful programming dedicated to building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families.

5. Supervises the children, designated rooms, and all activities including ADA accommodations where appropriate. Follows all procedures and standards.

6. Knowledge of and ability to quickly implement emergency procedures to ensure safety of the children.

7. Cultivates positive relationships and maintains effective communication with parents, school staff, and Administration. Engages parents as volunteers and connects them to the YMCA.

8. Assists in maintaining the program site and equipment ensuring a clean, orderly, compliant, safe and positive environment for the students and parents

Requirements

Meets educational requirement of a minimum of a High School diploma.

2. At least 18 years of age.

3. CPR, First Aid, AED and oxygen certifications and Child Abuse prevention training within 30 days of hire date.

4. Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred.

5. Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.

6. Previous experience with diverse populations. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.

7. Understands the YMCA is a public accommodation committed to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Summary

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Provides direction for the children in the before and afterschool program, and implements program curriculum. Provides a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families.