Full-Time Child Care Specialist — Development, Engagement & Benefits

YMCA of Centre County; Bellefonte (Centre County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan

YMCA program discounts

FREE YMCA membership

Professional development opportunities

Dental, Health, and Vision Insurance

Generous PTO for full-time staff

Job summary

The Bellefonte YMCA is seeking full-time Child Care Staff to supervise children in our care Monday–Friday, 9:30 AM–6:00 PM. You will ensure safety, support development, and provide a rich activity environment across programs.

Responsibilities include supervising groups, implementing developmentally appropriate curricula, communicating with parents, and maintaining paperwork. Paid benefits include insurance, PTO, and YMCA membership.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and 30 credits in an education or human services field.
• High school diploma and 600 or more hours of secondary training.
• High school diploma, 15 credit hours in an education or human service field, and 1 year of experience working with children.
• High school diploma and 2 years of experience working with children.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge and understanding of PA Department of Human Services (DHS) regulations.
• Supervise all children and be physically present with the group of children in your care.
• When engaging children in activities, consider the needs of individual children with concern for their interests, special talents, individual style, and pace of learning.
• Assist with the development and implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum.
• Interact and participate in games, activities, and special programs with children in a positive and enthusiastic manner.
• Assist in daily communication with parents.
• Utilize positive disciplinary methods including, but not limited to, redirection, positive reinforcement, proactive guidance, and if needed, appropriate time outs.
• Assist with the completion of any necessary administrative paperwork (i.e. meal counts, attendance, incident reports, supply requests, etc.)

Education

High school diploma and 30 credits in an education or human services field.

High school diploma and 600 or more hours of secondary training.

High school diploma, 15 credit hours in an education or human service field, and 1 year of experience working with children.

High school diploma and 2 years of experience working with children.

Job description

The Bellefonte YMCA is seeking full-time Child Care Staff to supervise children in our care Monday–Friday, 9:30 AM–6:00 PM. You will ensure safety, support development, and provide a rich activity environment across programs.

Responsibilities include supervising groups, implementing developmentally appropriate curricula, communicating with parents, and maintaining paperwork. Paid benefits include insurance, PTO, and YMCA membership.