Assistant Child Care Site Coordinator (Mill Creek)

at  YMCA of Snohomish County

The Y is the leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community by connecting all people to their potential, purpose and each other. Working locally, we focus on empowering young people, improving health and well-being, and inspiring action in and across communities. By bringing together people from different backgrounds, perspectives and generations, we ensure that we all have access to the opportunities, relationships and resources necessary to learn, grow and thrive
Come to work each day knowing that what you do has an impact on the lives of the people in your community. At the Y, we invite you to develop your skills, realize your leadership potential, and discover a position that is truly much more than a job. Plus, there is always room to grow at the Y!
Availability: Monday-Friday; Hours will vary based on school/branch. Must be available for shifts between 6:00am-6:30 pm.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum age 18, 21 preferred
• Two or more years working in licensed School-Age Care program, with children in a developmentally appropriate group setting. YMCA experience, preferred.
• Meet educational and experience qualifications established by DCYF (Dept. of Children, Youth and Families
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent;
• Complete thirty college credits in any one hundred-level or above college coursework or equivalent;

OR

• Have completed at least twelve college credits in any one hundred-level or above college coursework or equivalent AND complete an additional eighteen college credits in any one hundred-level or above coursework or equivalent within five years of employment
• Provide document of all certification and training requirements established by DCYF, including position prerequisites, current negative TB test, fully vaccinated for MMR/other required vaccinations, and portable background check
• Experience planning, organizing, and implementing high quality developmentally appropriate programming
• Experience working with individuals, families and communities of diverse backgrounds and abilities
• Fluency in second language desired

MENTAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve non-routine and complex problems; may use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or skills; perform highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks; work under intensive deadlines with frequent interruptions; and interact with members, staff, volunteers, and others encountered in the course of work, some of whom may be dissatisfied individuals.
Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Typically, interaction with others is busy, constant and occasionally interruptive. Work may be demanding at times. May require ability to work irregular hours. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job descriptions represent a general outline of job duties, functions and qualifications. They are not intended to be comprehensive in nature. In addition, jobs evolve over time and therefore their description may not reflect the precise nature of the position at a given point in time.

Our benefits are AMAZING!

• FREE training offered for all positions and get paid while you train for your job!
• Flexible work schedules and a family-friendly environment.
• FREE YMCA family membership for all staff.
• 20% off programs and services for all staff.
• Sick Pay accrued at rate of one hour for every 40 hours worked.
• 403b Retirement savings account available to all employees.
• 403a Retirement investing account paid at 12% annual compensation after 2 years of service (minimum 1,000 hours worked in each year).
• FREEEmployee Assistance Program
• Cheery, dynamic, cause-driven work environment, like no other!
• We promote from within often. Enjoy your career at our Y!

• Cheery, dynamic cause-driven work environment, like no other!

  The full pay range for this position is $20.95-$33.30.

WHAT YOU WILL DO AT THE Y:

As the Assistant Site Coordinator in Year-Round School Age Care programs, you will step in to lead a before and after school program and/or day camp when the Site Coordinator is not present. Your responsibilities will include ensuring the delivery of developmentally appropriate activities and curriculum to participants, promoting participant safety and engagement in alignment with DCYF and YMCA policies, practices, and procedures. You will play a crucial role in fostering professional relationships with families, facility/school personnel, and the community.
This is an in-person, part-time sub role. Shifts are a combination of AM programming (6:20am to start of school) and afternoon programming (end of the school day to 6/6:30pm M-F), and full day care on all no school days and over summer break. The position is a sub position and includes being able to substitute at any of our SAC sites when needed. Hours and shifts are determined by the school schedules.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure compliance with state and local regulations in addition to YMCA standards and procedures
• Implement daily lesson and activity plans in culturally relevant and developmentally appropriate ways.
• Maintains required child/staff ratio. Provides direct, active supervision to a group of children to ensure their health and safety and to provide for a positive experience for each child.
• Support children in learning social-emotional skills for a successful future.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships and effective communication with YMCA staff, families, school personnel, community partners and stakeholders.
• Provide families appropriate feedback and information as needed for their child to be a successful.
• Maintain materials, equipment, and program facility
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as required
• Performs other duties as assigned