Lead Childcare Assistant

*To be considered, please complete all screening questions*

Tell me about this job!

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 support the program supervisor and 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. Lead instructors will also be supporting our Play Everyday Program 2 - 4 days per week during the middle of the day which is a recess based program at their school.

This role will support Before and After School Programming at an elementary school in the Shoreline/Edmonds area.

Job Site Options:

• Echo Lake Elementary 19345 Wallingford Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133
• Parkwood Elementary 1815 N 155th St, Shoreline, WA 98133
• Sherwood Elementary 22901 106th Ave W, Edmonds, WA 98020

This a Full-Time Onsite Position:

• Monday – Friday 6:45am – start of school
• Monday – Friday end of school – 6:00pm
• The Y also provides full day programing on non school days and early release days. Lead instructors will also provide 2 days of Play Everyday Support from 10:30am – 1:30pm (may be optional or not required for part-time roles). Schedules vary by school and will be set up by the onsite supervisor.

What you'll be doing

• Plans and implements culturally relevant and developmentally appropriate activities within the curriculum provided by the Youth Development Center of Excellence (YDCoE).
• 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.
• Assists at Check in or out for parents.
• Assumes responsibility for program operation when DCYF designated and qualified staff is not on premises.
• Provides onsite support for the school based Play Everyday Program at the school.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

What we're looking for in an applicant

• 18 years of age or older.
• 2 or more years’ experience with children; camps, child care, tutoring, and nannying.
• Ability to model and demonstrate Y values: caring, respect, responsibility and honesty.
• Experience planning and implementing group activities
• Have completed 12 credits of 100-level or above college-level coursework and have a GED or high school diploma.
• Completion of minimum STARS required training**
• Certification in CPR/First aid*
• TB test by Mantoux method.*
• Food worker card.
• 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

• 21 years of age or older
• Leadership or supervisory experience (1-2 years)
• 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.

What you'll get from working at The Y

• Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle for you and your household
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• Retirement with generous employer contributions
• Free access to mental health resources
• Rapidly-accruing paid time off (PTO)
• Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare and day camp programs

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.

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.

Other applicable education, training, and experience, which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position will be considered.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $24.20 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• If not listed on your resume, please provide your personal email address.
• All individuals hired by the YMCA of Greater Seattle must complete a background check (and on safety-sensitive driving positions, drug tests) as part of the post-offer onboarding process. Criminal backgrounds will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis; a positive drug test result (including marijuana) for any safety-sensitive positions requiring driving will likely result in the withdrawal of a job offer. Please answer “I understand” to acknowledge these requirements.
• 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?
• The hiring range for this role is $22-$24 and dependent on experience. Are you comfortable moving forward at this range?
• This position has an age requirement of 18 year of age or older. Do you meet the age requirements for this job?
• Please tell us about your experience working with children, including volunteer and informal work.
• Have you completed 12 credits of 100-level or above college-level coursework?
• Lead Instructors will work a combination of Before School (7am – start of school) Play Everyday (10:30am – 1:30pm 2 days per week) and After School (end of school – 6pm). We also offer full day programing (7am to 6pm) on non-school days. What hours/days are you able to work this full time role?
• This role requires you to be the site lead when the supervisor is not there. Please tell us about your supervisory or leadership experience:
• If you would like to be considered for roles at locations other than the primary location you selected, please list the surrounding neighborhoods, cities or branches you would be willing to work near. Please reference this link: https://www.seattleymca.org/locations?type=ymca
• Do you consent to receiving text messages though our Applicant Tracking System, ICIMS, from our Human Resources team for updates or questions regarding your application or employment status?
• We have openings at the following schools. If you have a preferred school, please list below in order of preference.

Echo Lake Elementary 19345 Wallingford Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133
Parkwood Elementary 1815 N 155th St, Shoreline, WA 98133
Sherwood Elementary 22901 106th Ave. W, 98-020 Edmonds, WA

Ability to Relocate:

• Shoreline, WA 98133: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person