Childcare Professional

The Childcare Assistant is responsible for planning and implementing age-appropriate activities and at all times incorporating a safe and social atmosphere. Provides support to the Child Care Supervisor.

1. Know all daily site procedures and help to ensure that daily tasks are completed (attendance, checking voicemail, snack procedures, lesson planning, child guidance, carrying out activities, cleaning up, and all other day to day aspects of the program).
2. Support children to develop physically, socially, emotionally and intellectually; ensure program space is safe, clean and comfortable for active and quiet needs.
3. Maintain positive interactions with children at all times; greet parents and children daily.
4. Deliver the program in a positive environment of safety, support and care in keeping with the Child Care Program purpose.
5. Create an environment that supports a wide range of activities and interests; enforce school policies and site rules and use positive techniques to help guide children's behavior.
6. Read weekly meeting notes and communication log book
7. Maintain the YWCA Child Care Program licensure; comply with all state licensing regulations and training, Department of Public Instruction Guidelines, and Young Star.
8. Share in organizing and cleaning out the site storage area to maintain it in an orderly fashion
9. Assist with the lesson planning process.
10. Assist in setting up two parent events per year (open house, conferences, talent show etc.)
11. Attend staff, departmental, and other YWCA meetings as assigned.
12. Maintain familiarity with YWCA goals, mission and programs.
13. Other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma, or equivalent; advanced degree in child development preferred.
• 1-3 years' experience working with children.
• Satisfactorily completed 10 hours training in the care of school-age children or equivalent; as approved by Wisconsin DPI; or be willing to complete at least 10 hours training within 6 months of hire.
• Current CPR and ADE certification.
• Ability to provide a safe, supportive, and stimulating environment for children.
• Detail-oriented with good communication, problem solving and organizational skills.
• Ability to develop a team approach with staff, volunteers and community partners.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; enthusiastic, warm and approachable.
• Experience working with culturally and economically diverse populations.
• Good judgement when making decisions. Able to make collaborative decisions for the good of the YWCA.

• Discounted Child Care
• Weekends Free
• Possible to attend classes in between work hours

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

The purpose of the YWCA Child Care Programs is to provide a high quality, affordable child care options for parents of children ages 5-12. The programs provide a safe, supportive, and stimulating environment for children.

The Child Care Assistant works under the direct supervision of the Child Care Site Supervisor, the Program Director and/or the Assistant Program Director. Provides support to the Child Care Supervisor.