Child Care Assistant

In this role, you will guide elementary age participants through sports, arts, STEM, and other hands-on learning activities at a Y Before and After-School Enrichment (BASE) program which is designed to provide a safe and caring place for students outside of the classroom. You will help teach teamwork and social emotional learning to kids as they grow and learn all while encouraging skill building, creative exploration, physical activity, and most of all, fun.

Job Site

• Chase Lake Elementary  21603 84th Ave W, Edmonds, WA 98026
• College Place Elementary 20401 76th Ave W, Lynnwood, WA 98036
• Echo Lake Elementary 19345 Wallingford Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133
• Lake Forest Park Elementary 18500 37th Ave NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155
• Parkwood Elementary 1815 N 155th St, Shoreline, WA 98133
• Sherwood Elementary 22901 106th Ave. W, 98-020 Edmonds, WA
• Syre Elementary 19545 12th Ave NW, Shoreline, WA 98177
• Westgate Elementary 9601 220th St SW, Edmonds, WA 98020

This is a Part-Time Onsite Position

• Hours Vary by School/Location
• Monday – Friday: End of School – 6pm
• The Y provides full day programming on non school days and early release days.

What you'll get from working at The Y

• Individual membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle
• Free access to mental health resources
• Rapidly accruing paid time off (PTO) available immediately upon hire

MMR Vaccination Required: Licensed School Age Programs require Mumps, Measles and Rubella immunization in accordance with Department of Children, Youth and Family requirements. This task is assigned as part of onboarding tasks.

What you'll be doing

• Implements culturally relevant and developmentally appropriate activities within the curriculum in accordance with the Youth Development goals of the YMCA.
• Supervises a group of children to ensure their health and safety and to provide for a positive experience for each child.
• May provide guidance to staff/volunteers overseeing the activities of groups of children.
• Professionally communicates day-to-day, confidential and evaluative information with parents/guardians.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergency procedures.
• Assists in maintaining developmentally appropriate site including appearance, décor and cleanliness of site.
• May prepare and serve snacks. Cleans snack area.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What we're looking for in an applicant

• 18 years of age or older, 18 or older is preferred.
• 1-2 years’ experience with children; camps, childcare, tutoring, or nannying.
• Ability to model and demonstrate Y values: caring, respect, responsibility and honesty.
• Experience planning and implementing group activities.
• TB Test by Mantoux method.*
• Completion of minimum STARS required training, CPR/First Aid Training*
• Cleared Portable Background Check in the statewide registry MERIT.**
• *At hire, or earliest possible training (but no later than 30 days after employment.)**At hire, or during onboarding for position.
• Preferred Education/Experience
• Prefer knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.).
• Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.
• High school diploma or the equivalent of one. *Transcripts or a copy of high school diploma will be required during the offer stage to ensure applicants meet state licensing requirement pre-hire.

You'll be a great fit for the Seattle Y if you

• Thrive on working in a collaborative environment.
• Are very adaptable.
• Have high ownership and strong work ethic.
• Are a great problem solver who can think on your feet.
• Truly enjoy being of service to people.
• Like being part of a team that cares about one another as people and enjoy working together.
• Want to know that the work you do contributes to building a better, stronger community for all.

Our Mission

Building a community where all people, especially the young, are encouraged to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind, and body.

https://external-seattleymca.icims.com/jobs/15924/child-care-assistant-%28dale-turner-ymca%29/job

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 30 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• All individuals hired by the YMCA of Greater Seattle must complete a background check as part of the post-offer onboarding process. Criminal records will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, to ascertain if the candidate will be a good fit for the Y. Please answer, "I understand", to continue in the application process.
• This position has an age requirement of 18 year of age or older. Do you meet the age requirements for this job?
• The hiring range for this role is $20-$22 and dependent on experience. Are you comfortable moving forward at this range?
• Please tell us about your experience working with children, including volunteer and informal work.
• Shifts are Monday-Friday and include 7am to start of school day and end of school day to 6pm. Full days (7:00am to 6pm) are required on non-school days during weekdays on certain school breaks. Are you able to work Mornings, Afternoons or both? If there are hours in the middle of the day to support our Play Everyday program are you available?
• YGS values the ability to be inclusive to all communities and understand that having employees who can communicate to non-native English speakers is a high priority. Would you like to disclose whether you speak another language besides English?
• If you are not selected for this role, would you like to opt in to be submitted for other roles within YMCA of Greater Seattle?
• If not listed on your resume, please provide your personal email address.
• We have openings at the following elementary schools and more: Chase Lake, Westgate, Sherwood and College Place Elementary. Please list the locations from your most preferred to least preferred or write no preference if you are willing to work at any of the locations. Also list if there are any locations you are not willing to work at.

Ability to Commute:

• Shoreline, WA 98133 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Edmonds, WA 98026: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person