Part-Time Child Care Staff – Summer Camp Program

Volunteer Centre County; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 19,286 - 21,352; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts on YMCA programs

Free YMCA membership

Opportunities for professional development

Job summary

A community service organization is seeking part-time Child Care Staff for their summer camp program in State College. Applicants must have a high school diploma and relevant experience working with children. Responsibilities include supervising children, creating engaging activities, and communicating with parents. The position offers $14 to $15.50 per hour based on experience, with additional benefits such as employee discounts on programs and free YMCA membership.

Qualifications

• High school diploma plus 30 college credits in an education or human services field.
• High school diploma plus 600 or more hours of secondary training.
• High school diploma, 15 college credits in an education or human services field, and one year of experience working with children.
• High school diploma and two years of experience working with children.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of PA DCW regulations.
• Supervise children at all times.
• Create engaging activities reflecting individual interests.
• Assist with curriculum and camp programming.
• Participate in games and outdoor activities.
• Communicate daily with parents.
• Use positive behavior guidance techniques.
• Complete required administrative paperwork.

Skills

Experience working with children

Knowledge of PA DPW regulations

Ability to create engaging activities

Positive behavior guidance techniques

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Part-Time Child Care Staff – Summer Camp Program

Part-time

Location: 677 W. White Hall Road, State College 16801

Pay: $14 - $15.5 per hour

Qualifications Needed

Applicants must meet one of the following criteria:

• High school diploma plus 30 college credits in an education or human services field
• High school diploma plus 600 or more hours of secondary training
• High school diploma, 15 college credits in an education or human services field, and one year of experience working with children
• High school diploma and two years of experience working with children

Education

Applicants must meet one of the following criteria: High school diploma (with additional requirements look below)

• High school diploma (with additional requirements look below)

Experience Level

Education credits, hours, or experience working with children (details below)

• Education credits, hours, or experience working with children (details below)

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge and understanding of PA Department of Public Welfare (DPW) regulations
• Supervise children at all times and remain physically present with assigned groups
• Create engaging, inclusive activities that reflect individual interests, abilities, and learning styles
• Assist with the development and implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum and camp programming
• Actively participate in games, activities, and special programs, including outdoor activities and swimming
• Communicate daily with parents as needed
• Use positive behavior guidance techniques such as redirection, positive reinforcement, and proactive guidance
• Complete required administrative paperwork (meal counts, attendance, incident reports, supply requests, etc.)

Pay and Benefits

• $14.00 – $15.50 per hour, based on experience
• Generous employee discounts on YMCA programs
• Free YMCA membership with access to all four YMCA of Centre County facilities
• Opportunities for professional development