SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE ASSISTANT

Ymca; Santa Ynez (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA Family Membership

Education Assistance Up To $1,500 per/

YMCA Retirement Fund

Paid Sick Leave

Flexible Schedule

Job summary

Channel Islands YMCA is seeking a School Age Childcare Assistant to support planning, supervising, and implementing childcare activities in accordance with California licensing guidelines. You will provide safe, engaging care for children and promote positive behaviors while collaborating with families and staff.

Role involves assisting with lesson plans, activities, healthy eating and physical activity standards, and timely setup and cleanup.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Six units in child development or related field preferred.
• Complete required certifications within 60 days of hire.
• Complete all branch and position trainings within two weeks of hire.
• Ability to obtain Criminal Record Clearance.
• Health Screening and negative TB test required before first day.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, supervising, and implementing childcare programs per California guidelines.
• Provide quality care and supervision to children.
• Create a safe, welcoming environment where children can thrive.
• Guide behaviors using positive methods, considering individual needs.
• Assist in supervising activities and lesson plans.
• Ensure HEPA standards are delivered in the program.
• Set up and clean up the program area (vacuuming, dusting, etc.).
• Provide exceptional customer service and foster connections with children and families.
• Participate in in-service trainings and staff development.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Six units in child development or related field

Certifications within 60 days of hire

Job description

BENEFITS THAT BENEFIT YOUFREE YMCA Family Gym Membership and Program DiscountsEducation Assistance Program Up To $1,500 per yearYMCA Retirement FundPaid Sick LeaveFlexible ScheduleWhat does a School Age Childcare Assistant do?Assist in planning, supervising, and implementing childcare programs in accordance with guidelines from State of California Community Care LicensingProvides quality care and supervision to children (visual, proactive, interactive)Provide a safe environment for all children to thriveGuide behaviors using positive methods, keeping in mind each child’s individual needsAssist in supervising activities and lesson plansEnsure the program is delivering Healthy Eating and Physical Activity (HEPA) standardsSet up and clean-up of the program area including vacuuming, sweeping, dusting, trash removal, etcProvides exceptional customer service and fosters connections with children and familiesParticipating and satisfactory completion of in-service trainingsCreate an environment that is welcoming, nurturing, and inclusive for all children and familiesOur Commitment to BelongingAt the Channel Islands YMCA, we are committed to building bridges within our communities. We aspire to create spaces, experiences, and a culture where all people belong and feel connected.Must be at least 18 years oldHigh School Diploma or equivalentSix units in child development or related field preferredComplete required certifications within 60 days of hireComplete all required Branch and Position specific trainings as required within two weeks of hireAbility to obtain Criminal Record ClearanceHealth Screening Report and negative TB test required prior to first day of employment