Experience Inc. Jobs

Status: P/T                                                                              

Department: Youth 04 or Child Care 06

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provide nurturing support and guidance to youth enrolled in before and after school programming at the Berwick Area YMCA. This position supports the work of the YMCA as it relates to Youth Development, one of the three primary areas of focus for the YMCA. Provides direction for the children in the program and plans and implements program curriculum that achieves YMCA goals and program objectives. Provides a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Plans and implements curriculum within the established guidelines.
2. Nurtures children through purposeful programming dedicated to building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families.
3. Supervises the children, and all activities. Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies. Adheres to all YMCA standards for safety and cleanliness.
4. Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child.
5. Cultivates positive relationships, and maintains effective communication with parents. Engages parents as volunteers and connects them to the YMCA. Models relationship building skills in all interactions.
6. Maintains program site and equipment.
7. Maintains required program records.
8. Attends and participates in family activities, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training.
9. Coordinates the activities of Aides. Acts as a resource and provides support to Aides working in the program.

Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school diploma or GED. Meets or exceeds educational and experience qualifications established by state law.
2. At least 21 years of age.
3. CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse prevention training within 30 days of hire date.
4. 2,000 hours experience working with children. Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred. Experience planning and leading creative activities including sports, arts & crafts, and games.
5. Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.
6. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with youth enrolled and all program stakeholders.
7. Ability to pass background checks in accordance with all Berwick Area YMCA policies for child abuse prevention.

BENEFITS:

• All employees receive a free YMCA Membership as part of their employment.
• Any employee that works 25+ hours on a regular basis also get 7 paid holidays and 2 sick days per year.

• All Berwick Area YMCA employees, both full and part-time, whose primary employment assignment is Early Childhood Educations or Before & After the Bell are included and eligible for childcare benefits.

  • School Age Child Care & Day Camp
    • Staff will receive 100% off of the first child enrolled in school age care and day camp.
    • Staff will receive 50% off of any additional children enrolled in school age care and day camp.

  • Early Learning Programs

    • Staff will receive 50% off of all children enrolled in early learning programs

       

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other pe son's point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience.

Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to safely supervise children's activities.

1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.  The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment.
2. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to lead activities that include motions such as: climbing stairs, bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, reaching, sitting, standing for an extended period of time, walking, lifting and/or move up to 50 pounds, have finger dexterity, perform repetitive motions, talk, hear and have visual acuity. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.