Child Care Assistant - Irwin Elementary

at  YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne

JOB SUMMARY:

The Child Care Services Branch of the YMCA has an immediate hiring need for part-time childcare workers to provide childcare support, Monday through Friday, in area Elementary schools for the Before and After School YMCA Program.
The YMCA is seeking enthusiastic and compassionate part-time Before and After School Child Care Site Assistants for the school year to join our team. Site Assistants help provide diverse participants with educational and age-appropriate activities to promote a safe, fun, nurturing learning environment and memorable experiences with the YMCA.

PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 18 years of age, with a high school diploma or equivalent, preferred.
• Reliable transportation.
• Experience in the supervision of multiple children
• Ability to handle situations quickly, kindly, and fairly
• Welcoming and inclusive, positive, service-oriented attitude with diverse groups of people in regard to age, abilities, ethnicity, gender, race, economic status, religion, etc.
• Able to fulfill all demands in spirit, mind, and body as a site assistant for child care services.
• Committed to contributing to the mission, culture, and values of the YMCA.
• Job offers are contingent upon the YMCA being open and an adequate number of registered participants.

• Maintain positive and open communication with students, staff, parents, and supervisors
• Actively engage with and provide quality care for program participants in order to deliver a quality childcare experience
• Assist in implementation and record keeping of a set curriculum, schedule, and student files
• Assist in the upkeep of assigned program site and equipment.
• Complete 12 hours of training per year (some online)

Hours Available: Monday through Friday

• After Care (3-6:00 pm)