School Aged Childcare Assistant

Auburn YMCA -WEIU; City of Auburn (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn YMCA -WEIU is seeking a School Aged Childcare Assistant in Auburn, NY, responsible for developing and implementing enrichment programs for children ages 5-12. This role includes leading daily activities, ensuring safety, and maintaining positive relationships with parents and staff.

The ideal candidate should have strong community involvement and the ability to promote safe, age-appropriate activities, reflecting a commitment to quality and high staff retention rates. Professional development is encouraged through training and continuing education.

Qualifications

• Strong relationships with parents and community.
• Ability to promote safe and age-appropriate activities.
• Support for quality performance and staff retention.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing before and after school programs.
• Lead daily activities with safety and well-being of children.
• Maintain records of safety checks and fire drills.

Job description

General Functions

Under the direction of the School Aged Childcare Director, the School Aged Childcare Assistant is responsible for assisting in developing and implementing quality enrichment before and after school programs. The incumbent will assist with the programming and supervision of children ages 5-12.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the planning, organization and leading the daily SACC activities in accordance with the policies and philosophy of the YMCA, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the children at all times.
• Implements and actively participates in all activities.
• Observes and follows the YMCA School Aged Child Care program guidelines, best practices and regulations set forth by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services.
• Acts as a positive role model for children in the program using appropriate speech, actions and attire.
• Provides a safe, healthy, moral and fun environment for all children. Treats all children with dignity and respect. Assesses each child’s needs and strives to meet those needs.
• Supervises behavior management of the program participants using positive techniques of guidance, redirection, reinforcement and encouragement of age‑appropriate expectations.
• Instills guidelines and environments that are safe and minimizes the need for discipline. Provides steps for appropriate progressive discipline as needed.
• Ensures a set homework time and provides help as needed.
• Ensures children are provided nutritious snacks as appropriate.
• Responsible for quality program operation in the absence of the Director.
• Maintains a positive, open relationship with staff, parents and program participants. Brings concerns to the Director, parent and others as necessary. Schedules meetings as necessary. Maintains confidentiality.
• Assists in the maintenance of clear, concise daily records.
• Conducts and maintains records of monthly fire drills, weekly safety checks and other requirements as mandated by OCFS.
• Attends scheduled monthly staff meetings/workshops/​trainings as indicated by supervisor.
• Pursues professional development through service training, literature and continuing education. A minimum of 30 hours of training every two years is required by OCFS.
• Works as supportive staff in other YMCA programs as needed.
• Adheres to policies and procedures of the Auburn YMCA.

Requirements

• Have strong relationships with parents and reflect a strong community image.
• Promote safe and age‑appropriate activities.
• Will support and promote quality performance supporting high rates of staff retention.