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Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
Assists in the delivery of a high-quality child development program. Provides direct supervision of a
group of scholars and provides a quality experience to scholars and parents focused on YMCA core
values: Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Implements curriculum and program activities such as outdoor games, crafts, songs within the established guidelines.
- Nurtures scholars through purposeful programming dedicated to building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families.
- Supervises scholars, classroom or site, and all activities, breaks, and transitions, including ADA accommodations where appropriate.
- Follows all policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
- Continuously scans a variety of environments and surrounding areas for potential hazards and takes appropriate action to remove or avoid them and informs senior staff.
- Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each scholar.
- Uses positive reinforcement techniques to address scholars’ behavioral concerns.
- Encourages positive social skills and appropriate behavior by example.
- Assist with homework.
- Maintains program site and equipment.
- Maintains required program records, including scholar attendance and check in/out.
- Maintains a positive attitude towards scholars, parents, coworkers, school personnel, school, and site director
- Attends staff meetings, trainings and completes all assigned on-line trainings.
- Attends and participates in family nights, as well as program activities.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma
- Basic knowledge of acceptable infant and childcare practices.
- Ability to work and interact with a diverse group of children and parents.Â
- Demonstrates initiative to plan, lead and participate in activities.Â
- All required online trainings must be completed before starting work, which will be compensated for accordingly.Â
- Familiarity with mandated reporting and steps that need to be taken.Â
- Must have Health Screening and TB clearance.
- Must have up to date TDAP, MMR vaccinations.
- Criminal records clearance.Â
- Certifications (must be maintained and current at all times):
- CPR & First Aid certifications through a nationally recognized organization.
- Mandated Reporter certification.
- Germ Management through California Department of Pesticide Regulation.
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