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Position Summary:

The School Age Assistant will support the School Age Lead Assistant in providing a supportive, respectful, safe, and healthy environment for children enrolled in the YWCA Hartford Region's Kidslink program and delivering age-appropriate programs and activities that foster the physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development of the children enrolled in the program. YWCA Hartford Region operates Kidslink in 8 locations across four towns

• Bolton, West Hartford, Rocky Hill, and South Windsor.

Essential Functions of the

Job:

Program Delivery Delivers age-appropriate programs, including homework help, and activities that foster the physical, emotional, and intellectual development of the children enrolled in the program; Identifies children needing additional support and implements differentiated instruction; Ensures that the School Age Lead Assistant and Supervisor are aware of program-related issues that may impact service quality, licensing, child safety, health, and parent satisfaction within 24 hours; Monitors facility equipment and materials used are fully compliant with State licensing requirements; Coaching and Mentoring Develops effective communication between staff and parents in the resolution of issues or concerns; Models a degree of professional decorum and dresses appropriately to the program's mission and values to ensure achievement of the same by staff members; Builds and maintains positive relationships with parents, students, staff, and school personnel; Works collaboratively with the staff, school, and family to work through the appropriate process to support children with additional needs; Compliance and Reporting Follows defined State and YWCA Hartford Region protocols for reporting suspected child abuse or neglect; Reports and documents all work-related injuries to the Supervisor and HR immediately; Responds to all medical situations and initiates appropriate intervention to ensure the health and safety of all children; Receives, secures, and dispenses prescription medication per defined procedures and physician directives; Oversees the daily attendance and maintains ratios; Utilizes the appropriate steps within the YWCA Hartford Region's Positive Guidance Policy; Attends Sanctuary Training, seminars, and professional development activities to remain current with trends, developments, and best practices within the field of child care and early childhood education, and to enhance knowledge and understanding of families served; and Other duties as assigned.

Schedule:

This position is an hourly, non-exempt position. Standard hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 6:45 am

• 8:30 am and 2:30 pm
• 6:00 pm, Wednesdays 1:30 pm
• 6:00 pm.

The Department Head or direct supervisor will define the work schedule and hours. Due to the nature of the work, some weekend and evening hours may be required. This position follows the academic school year from mid-August to mid-June. There may be opportunities to pick up additional hours supporting our Early Learning Programs, depending on business, department, and operating needs.

Travel:

Depending on enrollment and staffing needs, employees may be occasionally asked to provide support to other Kidslink programs; as such, they must have access to reliable transportation.

Key Competencies:

Seeks to cultivate and develop professional working relationships with key stakeholders, i.e., staff, volunteers, interns, board members, etc.; Demonstrated skill in understanding others; Engages in (or commits to) personal and professional development; Demonstrates a willingness to examine one's assumptions and attitudes; Maintains productive work relationships while considering multiple perspectives; Demonstrates awareness of one's and others' life experiences and their relevance in the workplace; Experience resolving conflicts effectively; and Promotes a respectful work environment in which concerns are addressed effectively.

Pay:

$20.00 per hour Expected hours: No less than 15.0 per week

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Paid time off

Work Location:

In person