POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the YMCA, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibilities. Under the direction of the Director/Coordinator the Child Care Staff will be responsible for assisting in overall supervision and classroom management using the specific goals, objectives and curriculum for a group of children.  The Child care staff guides the development of children, ensuring a safe, enriching and healthy environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist with the day to day operation in the assigned area
• Implement activities that are developmentally appropriate, meeting the needs of all of the children in the group
• Maintain ratios at all times
• Provide active supervision and is alert at all times (must be able to see and hear all children in your assigned group
• Provide a program that exhibits high standards in cleanliness and preparation
• Work as a team through positive approach with other staff members
• Communicate with program family members in a positive way at all times
• Demonstrates appropriate decision making abilities
• Upholds and exemplifies the YMCA principles of character and customer service
• Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisor
• Obtain minimum of 20 hours of professional development per year in a field related to children as required by DCYF

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 18 year of age
• High School diploma
• CPR/First Aid Certification (within 6 months of hire)
• Completion of all DCYF paperwork