Summer Daze Program Assistants

Job Summary:

The Summer Daze Program Assistant provides a safe, professional, respectful, activity-oriented, child-centered, age-appropriate summer child care program for an assigned age group of elementary school-aged children. Summer Daze is a full-day child care program operating during the summer.

Responsibilities:

Represent, advocate and communicate the mission, vision and programs of the YWCA to the community at all times. Maintain a safe environment through adherence to Iowa Department of Human Services Child Day Care Licensing Standards. Ensure safety of children at all times. Ensure positive child care environment, opportunities, and experiences for participants, families and staff. Strictly adhere to all YWCA protocols, policies, processes and procedures. Ensure that child care staff are present both in the water and on the pool deck during swimming. Be actively engaged with children at all times and maintain a safe and engaging environment. Assist in the planning and implementation of child-centered, age-appropriate programming and curriculum. Promote and practice positive and continual communication with parents/guardians. Keep accurate records and statistics as assigned. Ensure adequate and appropriate food and program supplies are appropriately stored and available. Promote and maintain positive relationships with all YWCA, school and other community agency personnel. Provide coverage or "substitute" in other groups as assigned. Participate in regular program evaluation process via surveying of program users as assigned. Communicate all relevant information to Child Care Department and to YWCA front office in a timely manner. Participate in relevant training to remain current in all best practices. Demonstrate cultural competence and inclusivity and apply to every day lessons and activities. Other duties as assigned by Child Care Co-Directors, Child Care Assistant Director or Executive Director. Requirements /

Qualifications:

• Education and/or experience in a field related to children and youth are required. Prior to first day of programming, must be certified in First Aid, AED, CPR, Mandatory reporting of child abuse, Blood Borne Pathogens, Hazardous Materials, as well as obtaining yearly continuing education hours as related to the school age field. Must successfully pass the State of Iowa criminal and child abuse records background checks for child care providers. Must be able to stand for prolonged periods and frequent bending. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time. Must be able to tolerate outdoor heat and humidity.

Pay:

$15.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

drivers license (Required) CPR Certification (Preferred) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required)

Work Location:

In person