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Richmond Family YMCA

Northeastern Afterschool Childcare Provider and Morning Child Care

Pay: $26,000/yr

Posted: 7 weeks ago

Location: Fountain City, IN (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 9/11/2026

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What they do

A Preschool or Childcare Teacher works with young children, usually ages 3 - 5, to help them learn the social, motor and language skills needed to be ready for kindergarten and elementary school. Organizes activities and uses play or games to help children learn; develops schedules and routines for children that include exercise and rest. Works in a school or in a childcare center or program.

$34,529 / year median in Indiana

+8% projected growth

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Job Description

Job Title:

Afterschool Child Care Staff for

Preschool and Elementary School Department:

Afterschool Child Care Status:

Part-Time Hourly Reports to:

Director of School Age Child Care/Site Leader Position Summary:

Positive, energetic adults interested in building and being a part of a cohesive afterschool team and program that will benefit elementary aged children. Significant responsibilities of developing a positive, welcoming and nurturing atmosphere to ensure that student participants are safe, secure, having fun and developing skills that will help them become successful young adults.

Essential Functions:

1. Thoughtful and thorough planning and implementation of activities for students that attend the YMCA afterschool program. 2. Activities are aimed at increasing student academic, social, physical and emotional well-being. 3. Assist site supervisor or director in maintaining appropriate student and family records (attendance, incident logs, behavior reports, progress reports, etc.) 4. Mentor and provide a positive role model for students through action, speech and behavior. 5. Help to build and provide a stable, safe and well-disciplined environment with set expectations for staff and students. 6. Recruit and register students for Y programs. 7. Build relationships with school personnel and community partners. 8. Interact and inform parents of students' progress. 9. Participation in training and meetings as scheduled by the Y leadership team. 10. Additional tasks as needed.

Qualifications:

1. High school diploma is required. 2. Must be at least 18 years of age. 3. Previous experience in childcare, youth development and/or recreation or other related fields of experience is preferred. 4. Very organized and reliable. 5. Demonstrates success in an independent work environment. 6. CPR and First Aid are preferred.

Other Information:

The Richmond Family YMCA engages children grades K-6 in a wide range of academic, social and physically enriching activities that focus on the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Daily activities include homework and tutoring, outside/physical activity time, snack time, and enrichment activities. Students are able to interact with positive role models through dedicated staff members that truly take an interest in them and their development.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$12.00 - $13.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person