Kids Club Associate- Bear-Glasgow YMCA Family Location

Ensure every youth and teen we serve is on a pathway to success. Improve the health and wellbeing of every individual and family we serve. Unite communities and inspire service to others.

Employer-Funded Retirement Plan upon meeting eligibility. Learning and development workshops. Career advancement opportunities. Staff Discounts on Programs & Services and more! Rate of pay: $15.00. Final compensation is based on factors such as skills, qualifications, and experience.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise all children, groups, and all activities as assigned while exhibiting safe, healthy, developmentally appropriate childcare practices.
• Provide daily care for children including diapering, toileting, and supporting social/emotional needs.
• Encourage, actively engage in and support children in all Kids’ Club activities including instructional activities, transitions, physical fitness and gross motor activities.
• Assist in planning, implementing and actively participate in daily age-appropriate group activities to ensure all children are provided an opportunity to learn and have fun.
• Ensure the facility and all equipment is age appropriate, clean, well-maintained, and safe daily.
• Complete and maintain required program documentation including, but not limited to recording attendance, incidents/accidents and parent communication.

Requirements:

• Must be at least 16 years of age and have some knowledge of appropriate child and infant care and age-appropriate activities.
• Must be at least four years older than any child in his or her direct care.
• Complete a physical & tuberculosis screening and provide a physician’s documentation of both within 30 days of hire.
• Successful completion of a criminal history (over 18 years of age), child abuse & adult abuse background check as required by the State of Delaware.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience working or volunteering with youth in a group setting.
• Six hours of early childhood or youth development training (DIEEC).

The YMCA of Delaware is an equal opportunity employer. The Y maintains a work environment in which staff are treated fairly and with respect and in which discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated.