QUALIFICATIONS:

• State requires all prospective employees to submit the following:
• FBI Clearance (Department of Human Services),
• PA Child Abuse History Clearance,
• PA State Police Clearance,
• National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) Certificate,
• Health Assessment with TB screening,
• Verification of 2,500 hours working with children.
• Minimum age of 18.
• High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years of experience with children.
• High School diploma or equivalent, 15 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children.
• CPR/Pediatric First Aid/AED Certification required within 60 days of employment by PQAS certified trainer; required.
• Previous experience in childcare, teaching, or other related fields; preferred.
• Work experience related to the care and development of children; preferred.
• Exceptional Communication, Leadership, Empathy, Organizational, Conflict Resolution Skills; preferred.
• Ability to plan, organize, implement age/developmentally appropriate program activities; preferred.
• Ability to work with people from a variety of different ethnic, socioeconomic, educational, religious, sexual, and generational backgrounds.

• Implement the curriculum within the established guidelines.
• Maintain consistent and open verbal and written communication with parents throughout the year.
• Supervise the children before and after school including all activities.
• Conduct ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each school aged child.
• Maintain required program records.
• Maintain program areas and adhere to program standards in regards to equipment, storage, safety and cleanliness.
• Maintain positive relationships and effective communication with parents.
• Attend and participate in center wide activities, staff meetings and trainings.
• Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergency procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.