Child Care Aide

Raritan Valley YMCA

JOB DESCRIPTION

Must be 18+ years old. Looking for 8am - 4pm and 9am - 5pm.

Position Title: Childcare Aide

Supervisor:  Cite Director

Job Category: Part Time, Non-Exempt

Mission Statement:

We build strong kids, strong families, and strong communities.

General Function:

The Childcare Aide will assist in the planning and implementation of the appropriate program activities and events as assigned.

Qualifications:

The Childcare Aide must be 18 years of age or older, have the personal qualities needed to work with children and their parents and be sensitive to the needs of others. They should be energetic, creative and have a good knowledge of sports, games, and other age-appropriate activities.

Employees in this position must be able to stand for extended periods of time, possess vision clarity (with the aid of corrective lenses if necessary), possess the ability to climb, balance, stop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand, lift, finger, grasp, feel, talk and hear. The physical requirements of the position range between medium and heavy work. Medium work includes exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally (heavy work exerts up to 100 pounds), and/or up to 20 pounds (50 pounds for heavy work) of force frequently. Medium work includes exerting up to 10 pounds of force constantly (20 pounds if heavy work) to move objects.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist with set-up and clean up at the beginning and end of each day.

• Properly supervise children in all assigned activities.

• Assist the supervisor with planning and implementation of daily activities.

• Help with maintaining discipline and cooperation among the children, always maintaining the standard of discipline that is in keeping with all state regulations and the YMCA policy.

• Attend and participate in staff meetings and trainings as directed by the supervisor and required by state regulations

• Assist supervisor with administrative duties as assigned.

• Serve as a staff member to fun days, holiday vacations, graduation and parents' night as directed.

• Supervise and behave in a manner consistent with YMCA policy and all state regulations.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participates in overall maintenance, upkeep, and facility improvement.

• Perform other job duties as requested and necessary.

Other:

At the YMCA we value the following attributes of personal character and ethical behavior and believe that they are essential to attaining our mission:

Caring: To be sensitive, understanding, and responsive to the well-being of self and others.

Honesty: To be truthful, trustworthy, sincere, and fair in work and action.

Respect: To value the worth of person and property. Treating others as you would have them treat you.

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

Effect and Result:

• A well-rounded program which meets the social, mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual needs of each child.

• Full enrollment for all available slots.

• A highly visible program in the YMCA and the community.

Having read and understood my job description, expected work schedule and rate of compensation, I accept the position of Childcare Aide at the Raritan Valley YMCA. I agree to fulfill my responsibilities and will perform as a member of the staff team in a cooperative, courteous, and responsive manner.

Description of special conditions: __________________________________________________

Effective Date: __10/16/2023_________ Rate of Pay: __$15___ per hour_________

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Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.13 per hour

Expected hours: 16 – 30 per week

Benefits:

• Childcare
• Gym membership

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Afternoon shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift

Ability to Relocate:

• East Brunswick, NJ 08816: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person