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YMCA of Central New York · 2 months ago

School Age Child Care Site Assistant- Cazenovia School District- Part Time

Manlius, NY

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

YMCA of Central New York is dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The School Age Child Care Site Assistant will assist in planning and developing activities for children under 13 years of age, ensuring a safe and engaging environment while following program guidelines and regulations.

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Responsibilities

Assist the Site Coordinator in planning and developing a lesson plans that include, arts & crafts, music and drama,games, sports and other physical activities, group activities (small and large), science activities and experiments,quiet and homework time, Character Development, teambuilding, KidzLit, and Discovery Learning Centers

Observe and follow the School Age Child Care program guidelines as well as the regulations set by the NYS Office ofChildren and Family Services and considers these practices when planning activities

Greets children and parents by name when ever possible and extends thanks when appropriate

Assist in promotion and leading of the School Age annual family event, to include retention initiatives

Report to the program ready to work at designated times and prepared to stay until all of the children have left

Conducts the program in the Site Coordinators absence

Performs general housekeeping tasks, cleans up after every activity and ensures that site and program areas areclean and well organized

Provides a safe, healthy, moral, and fun environment for all children

Acts as a positive role model for the children in the program. This includes actions, speech, and attire of all staff

Fosters an environment, which includes the four YMCA character development values of respect, responsibility,caring, and honesty, in addition to teaching skills in team-building, good sportsmanship, friendship, and pride indoing one’s best

Provides children with a daily snack that is wholesome, nutritious and appropriate in proportion and content for theage group. Snack menus must be incorporate into the daily lesson plans

Completes accident reports for all injuries or illnesses requiring first aid, and turns the report into the SiteCoordinator. Discusses incidents with parents and obtain a parent signature on the form

Maintains a positive, open relationship with all staff, parents, program participants, school administration and support staff and the community, identifies and resolves problems to ensure programs are meeting goals of the program, unresolved issues should be reported to the Site Coordinator

To work additional hours when there is a scheduled ½ day of school

Work a ½-day or full day shift when school is closed due to inclement weather or other unexpected reasons and the YMCA Snow Day Fun Club is held

Work during vacation camp on a part-time or full-time basis, depending on the need. A minimum of three shifts will be required

Hand in completed time sheets on a bi-weekly basis to the Site Coordinator

Follow the Attendance and Call in procedures, notify the Site Coordinator when you will be unable to work your shift due to illness, doctor appointments, vacations, etc. Sufficient time needs to be given to allow the Coordinator to find a substitute staff member and requests may be denied if substitute staff is not available

Complete a minimum of 30 hours of training every 2 years with the first fifteen hours being received within the first 6 months of employment as required by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services (many training sessions will be held during the monthly staff meetings)

Attends all staff meetings and training programs

Follows all YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergency procedures

Other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Qualification

ChildrenCPRAED certificationFirst Aid certificationOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsTeam-building skillsProblem-solving skillsFlexibilityRelationship-building

Required

High School diploma or equivalent

Substantial experience working with children under 13 years of age

Must be at least 16 years of age, some sites may require 18 years of age

Excellent organizational and communications skills both verbal and written are essential to the success of this position

Bring to this position maturity, responsibility and a sincere interest in working with people

Possess knowledge of various resources for programming ideas and the skills to utilize that information in assisting with the program

Possess knowledge of age appropriate activities and expectations of children ages 5 to 12

Complete an initial medical statement and tuberculin test providing satisfactory evidence that they are physically fit to provide child day care

Undergo fingerprint and background screening as mandated by the NYS OCFS

Obtain clearance on the State Central Register (SCR) and Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCL)

Must complete online Bloodborne Pathogens, Employee Safety and Youth Protection Series trainings prior to initial assignment to position

Must hold CPR, AED, and 02 (First Aid may be required at some branches) certifications or successfully complete no later than 30-days after employment begins

Must complete online Hazard Communication training within the first 90-days of employment

Must attend and complete New Employee Orientation (includes Activate America Video 1), Listen First Level 1, and Quality Service Training within the first 90-days of employment