School Age Child Care Assistant Teacher - Summer Child Care

Position Name: School Age Child Care Assistant Teacher - Summer Child Care

Location: YMCA Child Care Center at the Anderson Center

Position Type: Part Time

Pay: $13.00 per hour

Be a difference maker, with the YMCA of Greater Toledo. We are a Cause Driven community of collaborative, bold, fun, dedicated individuals, whose passion is the many children we guide, teach, and protect every day. As early education leaders, we're making a strong, lasting, positive impact on children. Here, you'll find a dynamic environment and culture that is open, friendly, welcoming, and collaborative. Are you ready to be an inspiring, innovative force that prepares children for elementary school-and beyond? Their future begins now. And so does yours.

Regardless of your role with us, you'll find so many things to love when you become part of our team. There's our fun, challenging work environment. There's the awesome team and supportive organization. You'll find that everyone in YMCA of Greater Toledo has the same goal: to prepare children for school and inspire them to be lifelong learners. Flexible, Creative, Fun, nurturing, positive...we're not just saying it. You'll find these things being demonstrated here, every day.

General Functions:

Under the direction of the Site Director and/or Assistant Director and Lead Teacher, the School Age Child Care Assistant Teacher - Summer Child Care is responsible for carrying out the day to day tasks assigned by the Lead teacher at the specified site. She/he will be responsible for helping in leading program activities, assessment, snack preparation, and communicating effectively with the children, their parents, YMCA/JCC personnel, and the center guest when needed and as assigned by the lead teacher.

Qualifications:

1. An understanding and knowledge of children, their behavior and development.
2. Specific knowledge in developmentally appropriate practices for the age group.
3. Must have or enroll in CPR, First Aid, Child Abuse Prevention, and Prevention of Infectious Diseases.
4. Warm and friendly personality and the willingness to interact with the children.
5. Meet ODJFS licensing qualifications in training and background check.

Accountabilities:

1. Maintain safe and secure environment for children, being aware of child activities at all times.
2. Work as a team member with other staff.
3. Help to maintain a learning environment with developmentally appropriate activities.
4. Communicate effectively with children, their parents, other YMCA/JCC staff, and center guest.
5. Report any concerns to your supervisor.
6. Respond to emergencies according to YMCA/JCC procedures.
7. Maintain confidentiality regarding personal information on children and staff.
8. Take direction from Lead Teacher.

Why Work At The Y?

1. Future employers respect the Y

When future employers see the Y on your resume, they think of an organization with global ties that has been around for more than 100 years. We have a reputation for hiring good people who do great things.

1. Every day is something new

Whenever you work or wherever you work, every day is a new adventure. One moment you'll be helping kids with homework and the next you'll be leading a big art project or games outside.

1. Free Y membership

When you work for the Y, we offer you all the perks of being a Y member including access to all branches and discounts on classes, child care, and camp.

1. The job is designed with your schedule in mind

Part-time and full-time positions are available, making jobs at the Y ideal for anyone!

1. The best coworkers ever

Everyone that works at the Y shares a passion for making their communities a better place, especially for kids. Don't be surprised if you leave your Y with great professional experience and new friends.

Along with competitive pay, the YMCA of Greater Toledo offers exceptions benefits which include the following:

• Complimentary YMCA membership for all employees. Full time employees will receive a complimentary YMCA membership for their entire family.
• A rewarding career with professional growth and advancement opportunities
• A challenging and fun work environment with creative and talented individuals.
• Full time employees are eligible to receive quality health insurance (medical, dental and vision) with affordable premiums.
• Full time employees also receive (at no cost to them) Long Term Disability and Life Insurance coverage.
• All employees are eligible to participate in the YMCA's excellent retirement fund.

The YMCA of Greater Toledo is a drug free workplace and is committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity prohibiting discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, disability or veteran status.