POSITION SUMMARY:

Assists in the delivery of a high-quality child development program. Provides direct supervision of a

group of scholars and provides a quality experience to scholars and parents focused on YMCA core

values: Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Implements curriculum and program activities such as outdoor games, crafts, songs within the established guidelines.
• Nurtures scholars through purposeful programming dedicated to building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families.
• Supervises scholars, classroom or site, and all activities, breaks, and transitions, including ADA accommodations where appropriate.
• Follows all policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
• Continuously scans a variety of environments and surrounding areas for potential hazards and takes appropriate action to remove or avoid them and informs senior staff.
• Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each scholar.
• Uses positive reinforcement techniques to address scholars’ behavioral concerns.
• Encourages positive social skills and appropriate behavior by example.
• Assist with homework.
• Maintains program site and equipment.
• Maintains required program records, including scholar attendance and check in/out.
• Maintains a positive attitude towards scholars, parents, coworkers, school personnel, school, and site director
• Attends staff meetings, trainings and completes all assigned on-line trainings.
• Attends and participates in family nights, as well as program activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Basic knowledge of acceptable infant and childcare practices.
• Ability to work and interact with a diverse group of children and parents. 
• Demonstrates initiative to plan, lead and participate in activities. 
• All required online trainings must be completed before starting work, which will be compensated for accordingly. 
• Familiarity with mandated reporting and steps that need to be taken. 
• Must have Health Screening and TB clearance.
• Must have up to date TDAP, MMR vaccinations.
• Criminal records clearance. 
• Certifications (must be maintained and current at all times):
• CPR & First Aid certifications through a nationally recognized organization.
• Mandated Reporter certification.
• Germ Management through California Department of Pesticide Regulation.