Part Time Positions, Multiple Shifts include: 8:00-1:30 and 12:30-5:30
POSITION SUMMARY
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Utilize the current PA Early Learning Standards to: plan, implement, assess and evaluate the daily operations of the classroom, using child needs and assessments as a guide to planning.
- Offering activities that meet the emotional, social, physical, and cognitive development of each individual child, establishing goals and maintaining child portfolios while implementing culturally diverse experiences.
- Maintaining a safe and healthy environment for all children on a daily basis; ensuring the classroom environment and outdoor areas are well supervised and in good condition.
- Using positive guidance techniques outlined in the parent handbook, that incorporate the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility when working with children, families and coworkers.
- Establishing and maintaining positive and productive relationships with families, keeping parents/guardians well informed regarding the child’s growth and development, offering family resources and utilizing all communication resources.
- Ensuring Aides are included in the planning, implementing and evaluation of the daily program activities.
- Maintaining all paperwork (attendance, developmental screenings, child assessments, accident/incident reports, monthly reports, annual professional goals and assessments), and submit to the Child Care Office in a timely manner.
- Attending all staff meetings and family events as instructed by the Center Director
- Maintaining a professional appearance and attitude that reflects the YMCA at all times, upholding the policies outlined in the YMCA Personnel Policy handbook and Child Care Parent Handbook.
- Perform the Group Supervisor duties in their absence.
- Any other duties deemed necessary to ensure the success of the Community YMCA of Eastern Delaware County.
- Minimum age of 18.
- A high school diploma or General education Certificate and 2 years (2500 hours) documented experience working with children.
- Strong Leadership and Communication Skills.
- A commitment to continuous quality program improvements.
- Certifications: American Heart Association or American Red Cross CPR/AED and Pediatric First Aid within 15 days of hire.
- Completion of required trainings. Attaining all trainings as required by the Community YMCA, the center’s Keystone STARS level and DHS within the required timeframe.
- Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Able to lift and carry 15-50 pounds
- Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to safely supervise children’s activities.
- Must be able to see, hear, direct, and assist members, guests, and staff to ensure safety.
- Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards
related to the activity.