School Age Child Care Teaching Assistant

Job Title: YWCA School Age Child Care Teaching Assistant

YWCA Elmira and the Twin Tiers School Age Child Care Program

Shifts: Part Time and Split Shifts available in the Before School and After School Programs

Sites located in the Elmira, Elmira Heights, Horseheads School District.

Schedule: Monday-Friday – School Year Calendar

Reports to:School Age Child Care Site Coordinator, Kid’s World Director

Start Date: September 2023, required training end of August 2023. **Retention Bonus**

POSITION SUMMARY:

Primary responsibility is to work closely with the children under the direct supervision of the Site Coordinator. Responsible to assist in the implementation of the daily activity program for the children in the group. Duties include assisting with the planning and facilitating activities, assisting with homework, preparing healthy snacks, and ensuring that all student needs are being met. Works closely with other staff as needed to provide a varied and enriched program for children.

Qualifications: High School graduate with substantial experience (at least 1 year) working with children under 13 years of age in an after-school program setting Kindergarten through 6th grade.

§ Collaborate with the classroom teacher/Site Coordinator to plan and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum,

§ Monitor and be actively involved with the children,

§ Take the lead in helping children organize activities as individuals and in groups,

§ Work with the teacher/Site Coordinator to plan special activities for the children and their families,

§ Maintain a clean, healthy and organized classroom environment,

§ Ensure that all games and equipment are working, safe, and clean,

§ Attend all required meetings, in-service and training sessions related to childcare,

§ Physical examination required,

§ Background check required,

§ Follow all Child Care regulations,

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $14.75 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Physical setting:

• School

Schedule:

• Day shift

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person