Kids Club Coordinator- Dover Location

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

Job summary

An established community-focused organization is seeking a dedicated Babysitting Coordinator to oversee the Kids' Club program. This role involves planning and implementing engaging activities for children, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a passion for working with youth. Join a team committed to improving the health and well-being of families and individuals in the community while enjoying benefits such as a retirement plan and career advancement opportunities. If you are ready to inspire and support the next generation, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

12% Employer-Funded Retirement Plan

Learning and development workshops

Career advancement opportunities

Staff Discounts on Programs & Services

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old with 12 months of experience working with children.
• Complete physical & tuberculosis screening within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the Kids’ Club program and supervise children.
• Plan and implement daily age-appropriate classroom activities.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Experience working with children

Early childhood or youth development training

Job description

Our Promise:

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.

Benefits & Perks:

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 - $20.00. Final compensation is based on factors such as skills, qualifications, and experience.

Essential Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the Kids’ Club program.
• Plan, implement and actively participate in daily age-appropriate classroom activities to ensure all children are provided with an opportunity to learn.
• Coordinate staff scheduling and support staff training/learning and development.
• Supervise the children, group, and all activities assigned while exhibiting safe, healthy, developmentally appropriate childcare practices.
• Provide daily care for children including supporting social/emotional needs.
• Encourage, engage, and support children in all classroom activities including instructional times, transitions, and gross motor activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to serve a diverse community.
• Education and Experience: The Babysitting Coordinator must be at least 21 years of age, have 12 months of experience working with children, ranging from six weeks to 12 years in a group setting and have knowledge of child and infant care & 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.
• Complete 12 hours of early childhood or youth development training (DIEEC) within 60 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Multi-lingual skills.

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. Unlawful discrimination will not be a factor in any employment decision.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.