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4-Day Part-Time Care Taker

GSRP YMCA

of Greater Michiana - 1.0 Niles, MI Job Details Part-time From $14.84 an hour 18 hours ago Benefits Employee discount Qualifications Teamwork Teacher collaboration Abuse and neglect policy adherence Caregiving Learning styles adaptability First Aid Certification American Red Cross CPR Certification Performing background checks Parent-teacher conferences (communication methods)

Full Job Description YMCA of Greater Michiana Job Title:

4-Day Part-Time Care Taker

GSRP FLSA

Status:

Non-Exempt Revision Date:

09/14/2026

Leadership Level:

Leader Primary Function:

Childhood Education

POSITION SUMMARY

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

OUR CULTURE

The YMCA of Greater Michiana exists to ensure every person has a sense of belonging, a place where they feel safe, supported, connected, and empowered to grow and thrive. We believe that when individuals experience belonging, they are more likely to develop healthy habits, strong character, meaningful relationships, and confidence in their future. Belonging is the foundation for personal growth, family stability, and stronger communities. The YMCA of Greater Michiana strictly follows a zero tolerance policy regarding child abuse.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Engage in activities with children at their physical level
• Assist with classroom activities and create a positive learning environment
• Assists with the set-up of the classroom and materials
• Assist Lead Teacher and Associate Teacher with classroom management
• Conduct (1) 45-minute home visit and (2) 30-minute parent/teacher conferences annually for every child and family with Lead Teacher and Associate Teacher
• Build relationships with students and parents to ensure a safe, welcoming, and engaging earning environment
• Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible
• Participate in professional development provided by Berrien Resa, and the YMCA
• Help cultivate and support a positive building culture
• Maintain confidentiality regarding all student affairs
• Other duties as assigned

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

• Mission Advancement
• Collaboration
• Operational Effectiveness
• Personal Growth

QUALIFICATIONS

• Meets the LARA, Child Care Licensing Division requirements as a "caregiver." Greater than 18 years old and must be able to pass a background check
• Preschool experience preferred
• Ability to work in cooperative and collegial manner with GSRP Lead Teacher and Associate Teacher
• Ability to engage and inspire students of varying learning styles
• First Aid, CPR, AED, Child Abuse Prevention, and Safety Prevention Trainings are required
• A warm, caring, child centered attitude
• Must have regular and reliable job attendance, performance, and the physical ability to do the job
• Reliable attendance
• Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED training through American Red Cross is required for all employees of the YMCA of Greater Michiana, this training will be offered at no cost.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Minimum 80% standing and walking
• Reaching, twisting, kneeling, bending, and crouching
• Ability to get up and down from floor and/or sitting position as necessary
• Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 75 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distant vision, and the ability to adjust focus

Pay:

From $14.84 per hour Expected hours: 20.0 - 24.0 per week

Benefits:

Employee discount

Work Location:

In person