Kids Club Associate- Downtown Location

YMCA of Delaware; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established community organization is seeking dedicated individuals to supervise and care for children in a vibrant environment. This role focuses on ensuring the safety and well-being of youth while facilitating engaging activities that promote their development. With a strong commitment to community service and personal growth, this position offers opportunities for career advancement and personal fulfillment. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of children and families, this is the perfect opportunity for you to join a supportive and inclusive team.

Benefits

Employer-Funded Retirement Plan

Learning and Development Workshops

Career Advancement Opportunities

Staff Discounts on Programs & Services

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age with knowledge of child care.
• Successful completion of background checks required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children and activities while ensuring safety and health.
• Engage children in age-appropriate activities and provide care.

Skills

Childcare Practices

Social/Emotional Support

Group Activity Planning

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Early Childhood or Youth Development Training

Job description

Central (Downtown) YMCA
Wilmington, DE 19801, USA

Description

Ensure every youth and teen we serve is on a pathway to success.
Improve the health and wellbeing of every individual and family we serve.
Unite communities and inspire service to others.

12% Employer-Funded Retirement Plan upon meeting eligibility.
Learning and development workshops.
Career advancement opportunities.
Staff Discounts on Programs & Services and more!

Rate of pay: $15.00. Final compensation is based on factors such as skills, qualifications, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all children, groups, and all activities as assigned while exhibiting safe, healthy, developmentally appropriate childcare practices.
• Provide daily care for children including diapering, toileting, and supporting social/emotional needs.
• Encourage, actively engage in and support children in all Kids’ Club activities including instructional activities, transitions, physical fitness and gross motor activities.
• Assist in planning, implementing and actively participate in daily age-appropriate group activities to ensure all children are provided an opportunity to learn and have fun.
• Ensure the facility and all equipment is age appropriate, clean, well-maintained, and safe daily.
• Complete and maintain required program documentation including, but not limited to recording attendance, incidents/accidents and parent communication.
• Must be at least 16 years of age and have some knowledge of appropriate child and infant care and age-appropriate activities.
• Must be at least four years older than any child in his or her direct care.
• Complete a physical & tuberculosis screening and provide a physician’s documentation of both within 30 days of hire.
• Successful completion of a criminal history (over 18 years of age), child abuse & adult abuse background check as required by the State of Delaware.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working or volunteering with youth in a group setting.
• Six hours of early childhood or youth development training (DIEEC).

The YMCA of Delaware is an equal opportunity employer. The Y maintains a work environment in which staff are treated fairly and with respect and in which discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated. In accordance with federal, state and local laws, we recruit, hire, promote and evaluate all applicants and staff without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, familial status, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, disability, veteran or military status, domestic or sexual violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.