School Age Site Assistant

2 days ago

Dover, Delaware, United States YMCA of Delaware Full time
Our Mission

At the YMCA of Delaware, we are committed to ensuring every youth and teen we serve is on a pathway to success. We strive to improve the health and wellbeing of every individual and family we serve, while uniting communities and inspiring service to others.

Benefits and Perks
  • 12% Employer-Funded Retirement Plan upon meeting eligibility
  • Learning and development workshops
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Staff Discounts on Programs & Services and more
Job Responsibilities

The School Age Assistant may supervise the day-to-day operations of the center, including supervision of children and staff in the absence of the School Age Coordinator when assigned and properly trained.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Supervise children, groups, and all activities as assigned, while exhibiting safe, healthy, developmentally appropriate childcare practices.
  • Provide daily care for children, including feeding and supporting social/emotional needs.
  • Encourage, engage, and support children in all classroom activities, including instructional times, mealtimes, transitions, and gross motor activities.
  • Implement positive behavior management techniques.
  • Plan, implement, and actively participate in daily age-appropriate classroom activities to ensure all children are provided an opportunity to learn.
  • Observe children and document their progress and development.
  • Communicate effectively with co-workers, branch administration, and parents to develop and maintain positive relationships that encourage collaboration, consistency, and increase parent participation.
  • Ensure the facility and all equipment are clean, well-maintained, and safe on a daily basis.
  • Complete and maintain required program documentation, including, but not limited to, attendance, meal counts, and daily parent communication.
  • Attend and actively participate in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and ongoing professional development trainings.
Requirements
  • Education and Experience: To meet licensing requirements, the School Age Site Assistant must be at least 18 years of age, hold at least a high school diploma or equivalent recognized by the Delaware Department of Education, and meet one of the following qualifications:
  1. Option 1: Successful completion of three credits from a regionally accredited college or university in recreation, elementary education, school-age care, or school-age administration, and part-time employment for one school year from September to June (or full-time employment for the majority of one summer season, June - August) providing education/care to children kindergarten through sixth grade in a group setting.
  2. Option 2: Successful completion of 45 clock hours of quality-assured training related to the needs of the school-age children served, and part-time employment for one school year from September to June (or full-time employment for the majority of one summer season, June - August) providing education/care to children kindergarten through sixth grade in a group setting.
  3. Option 3: Successful completion of at least 15-clock-hours of quality-assured training in school-age care, and part-time employment for two school years from September to June (or full-time employment for the majority of two summer seasons, June - August) providing education/care to children kindergarten through sixth grade in a group setting.
  4. Option 4: Qualification as an Early Childhood Assistant Teacher.
  • Must be at least four years older than any child in his or her direct care.
  • Complete a physical and tuberculosis screening and provide a physician's documentation of both within 30 days of hire.
  • Successful completion of a criminal history, child abuse, and adult abuse background check as required by the State of Delaware.
  • Proficient active listening skills to understand and adapt to the various needs of children and parents.
  • Patience and compassion suitable for working with young children.
  • Ability to provide activities for children that encourage healthy development.
  • Ability to exercise control and maintain classroom discipline.
  • Ability to provide a supportive and caring environment for children.
  • Be mentally and physically capable of caring for a large group of children alone in a classroom.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Prior experience working or volunteering with youth in a group setting.
  • Develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
  • Flexible and willing to accommodate the needs of the early childhood community and staff team.
  • Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops.
  • Ability to persuade and influence others.
  • Knowledge of early childhood education programs and techniques.
  • Knowledge of child development theory and practice.
  • Have an awareness of the unique needs of young children and have appropriate expectations of their abilities.
  • Preference will be given to candidates who can work either 5 mornings, 5 afternoons, or both to ensure continuity of care for our students.

The YMCA of Delaware is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a work environment in which staff are treated fairly and with respect, and in which discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated. In accordance with federal, state, and local laws, we recruit, hire, promote, and evaluate all applicants and staff without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, familial status, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, disability, veteran or military status, domestic or sexual violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Unlawful discrimination will not be a factor in any employment decision.

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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