Childcare Assistant

SUMMARY OF THE JOB
Under the direction of the After School Site Supervisor and the School-Age Director, will be responsible for implementing a structured, educational and recreational before and/or after school program for children ages 5-13. The Child Development Aide must possess the ability to work with children and co-workers in a structured setting. He/She must be able to work with children, parents, off-site school personnel and fellow staff in a mature and sensitive way, consistent with the YMCA philosophy.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Experience: A Child Development Aide must be at least 16 years old to work in the program. Experience is recommended, but not required.

Character Development:

Perform all duties in a manner which reflects the YMCA character values of:

Caring To be sensitive, understanding and responsible for the well being of self and others.

Honesty To be truthful, ethical, sincere and fair in word and actions.

Respect To value the worth of all persons, including oneself and property.

Responsibility To recognize, accept and fulfill the obligation to contribute to a better Society.

Working Conditions: The Child Development Aide must be comfortable with and able to function in a professional demeanor regardless of situations that arise. Must have the ability to organize the group and support the staff and facilitate emergency procedures. There are six After School Program sites, all are held inside of the Hopewell Valley Regional School District. In off-site program areas, programming is primarily held in the cafeterias, with additional use of the outdoor playground(s), indoor gym, and other classrooms. It will be necessary to assist supervisor in all program areas within the site.

Equipment Use: Must be able to operate and demonstrate various equipment designed to care for and entertain children.

Essential Functions:

1. Perform all duties in a manner that reflects and models the YMCA character values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

2. Ensure the reliability and safety of the After School Program site.

3. Maintain staff/child ratio as set by the School-Age Director and State of New Jersey licensing regulations and insure qualified substitutes if necessary.

4. Insure that all health and safety requirements as described in the YMCA Child Care Risk Management guidelines and Division of Youth and Family Services guidelines are maintained.

5. Maintain consistent continuing and accurate communication with School-Age Director concerning program concerns, supplies, schedule changes, staffing, participant concerns and other pertinent information.

6. Lead and/or help implement daily programming lesson plans, including daily set-up and clean-up with other After School Staff.

7. Maintain effective and timely communication with staff and parents regarding program news, changes, illnesses and other necessary information.

8. Conduct all aspects of the program in a manner consistent with the YMCA philosophy.

9. Attend any and all trainings, staff meetings and workshops as posted by the School-Age Director.

10. Help organize the group and support staff and facilitate emergency procedures.

11. Fill out accident and incident reports as needed.

12. If maintains current CPR and First Aid training, copy the card for the School-Age Director.

13. Take attendance at least 2 times daily, while inside and/or out.

14. Provide a happy, safe and rewarding experience for YMCARE Participants.