Youth Program Aide (Part-Time) — Growth & Impact

YMCA; Wilmington (DE); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

12% Employer-Funded Retirement Plan

Learning and development workshops

Career advancement opportunities

Staff Discounts on Programs & Services

Job summary

The Walnut YMCA Family Location is seeking a School Age Site Aide to supervise children and support their daily care in a safe, nurturing environment. You will engage children in classroom activities, assist with planning age-appropriate learning experiences, and help document developmental progress.

This part-time role emphasizes strong active listening, patience, and teamwork with staff. Equal opportunity employer; the YMCA of Delaware welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old (15 if in certain programs) to meet licensing requirements.
• Must be at least four years older than any child in direct care.
• Complete a physical & tuberculosis screening and provide physician documentation within 30 days of hire.
• Successful completion of a criminal history, child abuse & adult abuse background check as required by Delaware law.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children, groups and activities with safe, developmentally appropriate childcare practices.
• Provide daily care for children including feeding and supporting social/emotional needs.
• Encourage, engage and support children in classroom activities including instructional times, meals, transitions, and gross motor activities.
• Assist in planning, implementing and actively participating in daily age-appropriate classroom activities to ensure learning opportunities.
• Observe children and document their progress and development.

Skills

Active listening

Patience

Interpersonal skills

Classroom management

Communication

Job description

The Walnut YMCA Family Location is seeking a School Age Site Aide to supervise children and support their daily care in a safe, nurturing environment. You will engage children in classroom activities, assist with planning age-appropriate learning experiences, and help document developmental progress.

This part-time role emphasizes strong active listening, patience, and teamwork with staff. Equal opportunity employer; the YMCA of Delaware welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds.