Child Care Assistant

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

There's No Place Like This Place! The Childcare Assistant supports the teaching staff in implementing childcare programs and assists in providing high quality childcare services to children and parents that focus on the YMCA core values. This position provides direct supervision to a group of children in a classroom and creates positive, nurturing relationships with children, while building cooperative relationships with parents/caregivers. This position may work with infants through school age children. Hours are between 6:45 am and 6:15 pm. We offer flexible scheduling and shifts to work with our staff. Part-time staff receive a YMCA membership. Download an application from our website www.aberdeenymca.org or pick up an application at the Aberdeen YMCA. A completed application is required for consideration.

JOB REQUIREMENTS, PREFERRED EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 18 years of age. One or more year's related experience preferred. Satisfactory background check. Current CPR/First Aid certification (may be obtained upon hire through employer)

Essential Functions:

Availability to work varied hours; early mornings, days, early evenings. Assist with the implementation of daily plans and activities. Assist with supervising the children, classroom, and all activities. Maintaining child/staff ratios within the licensing law requirements. Customer service skills for greeting members, parents/caregivers and guests in a friendly manner with effective and positive communication. Support classroom and behavior management consistently according to guidelines. Maintain confidentiality and display professionalism. Must have flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances. A willingness to commit to the mission of the YMCA, promote the YMCA's core values and areas of focus into daily work. Attend staff meetings and parent conferences. Assist with special events as needed. Complete other duties as assigned. Equal Employment Opportunity Resumes and employment applications can be returned to the email address above or at 5 S. State Street, Aberdeen, SD 57401. Applications can be found on our website at aberdeenymca.org. All Applicants MUST complete a YMCA application.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

From $12.60 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Application Question(s): Do you meet the minimum age qualification (18) ? A YMCA application is required of all candidates. You can pick one up at the YMCA, have one sent through your Indeed account, print one off the website or have one emailed to you. Please indicate your option If you want one emailed, please provide your email address here: No applicants will be considered without the completed YMCA application.

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

child care: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person