Child care staff
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position supports the work of the YMCA, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibilities. Under the direction of the Director/Coordinator the Child Care Staff will be responsible for assisting in overall supervision and classroom management using the specific goals, objectives and curriculum for a group of children. The Child care staff guides the development of children, ensuring a safe, enriching and healthy environment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assist with the day to day operation in the assigned area
- Implement activities that are developmentally appropriate, meeting the needs of all of the children in the group
- Maintain ratios at all times
- Provide active supervision and is alert at all times (must be able to see and hear all children in your assigned group
- Provide a program that exhibits high standards in cleanliness and preparation
- Work as a team through positive approach with other staff members
- Communicate with program family members in a positive way at all times
- Demonstrates appropriate decision making abilities
- Upholds and exemplifies the YMCA principles of character and customer service
- Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisor
- Obtain minimum of 20 hours of professional development per year in a field related to children as required by DCYF
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum 18 year of age
- High School diploma
- CPR/First Aid Certification (within 6 months of hire)
- Completion of all DCYF paperwork