Fishers YMCA - Play & Learn - Child Care Aide

Ymca Of Greater Indianapolis; Fishers (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA of Greater Indianapolis_Mem

20 Hours Per Week of Free Child Care

Flexible Hours/Scheduling

Retirement

Discounted Program Fees

Professional Development

Job summary

YMCA of Greater Indianapolis is seeking a part-time Child Care Aide at Fishers YMCA to provide safe, nurturing care in the Child Watch area. You will support children's social, physical, spiritual, and mental growth while modeling the organization’s Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility values.

Responsibilities include supervising children, leading age-appropriate activities, and maintaining open communication with parents to build trust and ensure a positive experience for every child.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old and understand children’s development.
• Ability to lead age-appropriate activities (crafts, games, etc.).
• Knowledge of age-appropriate behavior management per YMCA guidelines.
• Maintain current certifications in First Aid, Child Abuse Prevention, Safety & Risk Management, and New Employee Orientation within 60–90 days of employment.
• Warm, friendly personality and willingness to interact and play with children.

Responsibilities

• Care for children in Child Watch, ensuring a healthy, safe, and nurturing environment.
• Foster children’s social, physical, spiritual, and mental growth.
• Interact with parents to develop a trusting relationship and communicate effectively.

Skills

Child care

Group activities

Behavior management

First Aid

Safety & risk management

Child Watch supervision

Communication with parents

YMCA values

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Fishers YMCA - Fishers, IN 46038

Position Type: Part Time

Job Category: Member Services

Benefits

• Free YMCA of Greater Indianapolis Membership
• 20 Hours Per Week of Free Child Care
• Flexible Hours/Scheduling
• Retirement
• Discounted Program Fees
• Professional Development

The Child Care Aide will be responsible for the care of the children in Child Watch; ensuring a healthy, safe, and nurturing environment. He/she will foster children’s social, physical, spiritual, and mental growth, and demonstrate the core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility and will interact positively with parents to develop a trusting relationship.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old and have an understanding and knowledge of children, their behavior and development.
• Knowledge in age-appropriate activities (crafts, games, etc.) and the ability to lead group activities.
• Ability to use age-appropriate behavior management techniques according to YMCA guidelines.
• Maintain current certifications in First Aid, Child Abuse Prevention, Safety & Risk Management, New Employee Orientation and other position-related training required for Child Watch employees within 60-90 days of employment.
• Warm and friendly personality and have the willingness to interact and play with children.
• Understands and accepts the YMCA’s goals and values.
• Supervises Child Watch participants in order to ensure safety and provide caring, nurturing environment.