After-School Childcare Facilitator

Childcare Support Specialist

YWCA Mission Statement

YWCA Rock County is committed to the eradication of racism, the empowerment of women, and the promotion of peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all individuals.

Position Overview

The Childcare Support Specialist plays a crucial role in designing and executing engaging activities tailored to the developmental stages of children, ensuring a secure and sociable environment. This position provides essential assistance to the Child Care Supervisor.

Key Responsibilities

1. Familiarize yourself with daily operational protocols and assist in completing routine tasks (attendance tracking, message management, snack protocols, activity planning, child guidance, executing activities, cleaning, and other daily program functions).

2. Encourage children’s physical, social, emotional, and intellectual growth; ensure that the program space is safe, tidy, and conducive to both active and quiet activities.

3. Foster positive interactions with children consistently; warmly welcome parents and children each day.

4. Deliver the program within a nurturing environment that prioritizes safety, support, and care, aligning with the objectives of the Child Care Program.

5. Cultivate an atmosphere that accommodates a variety of activities and interests; uphold school policies and site regulations while employing positive strategies to guide children's behavior.

6. Review weekly meeting notes and maintain the communication log.

7. Ensure compliance with YWCA Child Care Program licensing; adhere to all state licensing standards and training requirements, Department of Public Instruction Guidelines, and Young Star criteria.

8. Assist in organizing and maintaining the site storage area to keep it orderly.

9. Contribute to the lesson planning process.

10. Help coordinate two parent engagement events annually (such as open houses, conferences, talent shows, etc.).

11. Attend assigned staff, departmental, and YWCA meetings.

12. Stay informed about YWCA goals, mission, and programs.

13. Perform additional duties as required.

Qualifications

- High School Diploma or equivalent; advanced education in child development is preferred.

- 1-3 years of experience working with children.

- Completion of 10 hours of training in the care of school-age children or equivalent, as approved by Wisconsin DPI; or willingness to complete at least 10 hours of training within 6 months of hire.

- Current CPR and AED certification.

- Ability to create a safe, supportive, and stimulating environment for children.

- Detail-oriented with strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

- Capacity to foster a collaborative approach with staff, volunteers, and community partners.

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; enthusiastic, approachable, and warm.

- Experience working with diverse populations.

- Sound judgment in decision-making. Capable of making collaborative decisions that benefit the YWCA.

YWCA is dedicated to recognizing and valuing diversity, striving to create a workplace where diversity is intentionally cultivated and celebrated. YWCA does not tolerate any intolerant or discriminatory behavior, particularly concerning race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, military status, political belief, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

To effectively fulfill this role, the individual must be able to execute each essential job responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Job descriptions serve as a general outline of responsibilities and qualifications and are not exhaustive. As jobs evolve, descriptions may not reflect the precise nature of the position at any given time.

Supervisor

Child Care Director

Work Schedule

Split morning and afternoon shifts. Primarily daytime hours with occasional evenings and weekends as needed, including on-call duties.

Compensation

NON-EXEMPT, Part-time with benefits for 20 or more hours per week.

YWCA Rock County Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies:

1. Community: Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing lives and securing futures for themselves and others. Effectively communicates the benefits and impact of YWCA initiatives. Ensures community involvement and that community voices are acknowledged.

2. Values: Models and teaches YWCA values. Reinforces these values within the organization and the community. Integrates values into the organization's vision and strategies.

3. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion: Develops strategies to ensure staff and volunteers reflect the community. Champions initiatives and activities promoting inclusion. Implements intentional DEI systems throughout the organization.

4. Relationships: Cultivates relationships to build community. Nurtures strategic partnerships to enhance support for the YWCA. Develops connections with influential leaders to strengthen community impact.

5. Communication: Exhibits active listening. Seeks to understand and asks questions. Communicates to gain support for YWCA goals and to engage and inspire stakeholders.

6. Developing Others: Provides feedback, coaching, guidance, and support to others. Supplies tools and resources for development. Ensures effective talent management systems are in place.

7. Decision Making: Offers frameworks for decision-making. Integrates diverse thinking processes for sound decisions. Possesses strong strategic and critical thinking skills.

8. Innovation: Engages the community for input in policy, program, and activity development. Invests resources in well-conceived innovation initiatives.

9. Project Management: Develops plans and manages best practices through team engagement. Ensures plan execution. Establishes structures to achieve organization-wide objectives.

10. Finance: Effectively creates and manages budgets. Develops and implements stewardship strategies.

11. Quality Results: Holds staff accountable for high-quality outcomes using formal progress measurement processes. Assigns clear accountability and ensures continuous improvement. Establishes benchmarks and provides appropriate leadership to meet objectives.

12. Self-Development: Shares new insights and fosters a learning environment that embraces diverse abilities and approaches. Creates a learning organization.

13. Flexibility: Promotes positivity in self and encourages it in others to support change. Collaborates to foster positive community change.

Job Type

Part-time

6:15-8:15 AM and/or 2:45-6 PM

Monday-Friday

YWCA Mission

The YWCA Rock County is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, freedom, justice, and dignity for all.

Child Care Program Purpose Statement

The YWCA Child Care Programs aim to provide high-quality, affordable childcare options for parents of children aged 5-12, ensuring a safe, supportive, and stimulating environment for children.

Definition

The Child Care Support Specialist operates under the direct supervision of the Child Care Site Supervisor, the Program Director, and/or the Assistant Program Director, providing essential support to the Child Care Supervisor.

Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years old and have completed 10 hours of training in the care of school-age children or equivalent, as approved by Wisconsin DPI; or be willing to complete at least 10 hours of training within 3 months of hire, or be 17 years old and have completed a childcare class. CPR and AED certification is required within 3 months of hire.

Additional Benefits

Discounted Child Care

Weekends Off

Opportunity to attend classes during work hours