Before School Assistant Program Leader (3486)

Position Details Job Location: West Valley Family YMCA - Reseda, CA 91335 Position Type: Part Time (up to 29 hours) Salary Range: $17.87 - $17.87 Hourly Travel Percentage: Negligible Job Shift: Before School Job Category: Child Care - Youth Development POSITION SUMMARY This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Under the direction of a fully qualified Teacher (per regulations), the Teacher Aide creates positive, nurturing relationships with children while building cooperative relationships with parents/caregivers. Promotes and supports the potential of all youth in programs and facilitates peer‑to‑peer connections as part of the overall program experience. Provides direction for the children in the classroom and implements program curriculum. 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 Nurtures children through purposeful programming dedicated to building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families. Maintains close visual supervision of a group of assigned children, following ratios based on specific program. Helps children manage behavior using a positive approach, including proactive strategies, redirection and using constructive discipline with natural and logical consequences. Actively supports the YMCA’s commitment to inclusion and compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) where appropriate. Assists with planning and implementing program curriculum and activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate, consistent with the YMCA Core Values, and established guidelines. Adheres to program standards, including safety and cleanliness standards, maintains site and equipment, and maintains required program records in accordance with Title 22 regulations, funding terms and conditions, and YMCA expectations. Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child. Communicates with supervisor regarding child’s development. Cultivates positive relationships and maintains effective communication with parents. Engages parents as volunteers and connects them to the YMCA. Sets appropriate physical and behavioral limits in order to provide a fun, safe and positive experience for all children while treating the children with respect and dignity. Sets a positive example of conduct and personal habits. Attends and participates in family events, program activities, staff meetings and trainings. Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies. Follows reporting procedures and proactively responds to situations to ensure a safe environment for all involved. Understands and complies with current federal, state and local regulations, and YMCA policies and procedures at all times. Maintains positive relationships with parents, other YMCA team members and community partners. Models relationship‑building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions. Works directly with a qualified teacher; never alone with a group of children (except when taking children to and from the restroom). From time to time, may be assigned as a 1:1 aide for a child who needs special attention or extra guidance. In such situations, the primary responsibility is to supervise and guide the assigned child. If the child is absent or late, the aide must perform all regularly assigned job functions, including site clean‑up. Attends meetings and trainings, as needed. Upholds YMCA policies for safety, supervision, mandated reporting and risk management. Demonstrates the Six Pillars of Character (Trustworthiness, Citizenship, Respect, Responsibility, Caring, Fairness) as well as the YMCA Core Values of caring, respect, honesty and responsibility in all dealings with members, guests, volunteers and fellow staff. Demonstrates competencies in and willingness to develop in the Cause‑Driven Leadership areas of mission advancement, collaboration, operational effectiveness and personal growth. All other duties as assigned by supervisor. Supervision Ratios Licensed Preschool Infant: 1 Teacher to 4 Infants 1 Fully Qualified Teacher & 2 Aides to 12 Infants Toddler: 1 Teacher to 6 Toddlers 1 Fully Qualified Teacher & 1 Aide to 12 Toddlers Preschool: 1 Teacher to 12 Children 1 Partially Qualified Teacher and 1 aide to 15 Children 1 Fully Qualified Teacher and 1 Aide to 15 Children State Subsidized Preschool (Title5) Infant (birth‑18 months): 1:3 adult‑child ratio 1:18 teacher‑child ratio Toddlers (18‑36 months): 1:4 adult‑child ratio 1:16 teacher‑child ratio Preschool (36 months‑kindergarten): 1:8 adult‑child ratio 1:24 teacher‑child ratio Licensed School‑Age 1:14 on site 1:12 field trips 1:6 water activities YMSA LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES Advancing Our Mission & Cause: Provide visionary leadership to the organization and to ensure that all resources are mobilized to adapt to new challenges and needs in the community. Competencies Include: Change Leadership, Engaging Community, Philanthropy, & Volunteerism Building Relationships: Connect people to the Y’s cause by developing inclusive relationships, partnerships and collaborations so that Ys can co‑create solutions to pressing social needs. Competencies Include: Collaboration, Communication & Influence, & Inclusion Leading Operations: Ensure relevance, effectiveness, and sustainability of the organization so that we can continue to fulfill our promise to the community. Competencies Include: Critical Thinking & Decision Making, Fiscal Management, Functional Expertise, Innovation, & Program/Project Management Developing & Inspiring Others: Support the holistic development of self and others so that everyone can embrace the Y’s culture, sustain the Y’s culture, and inspire others to take individual and collective action to further our impact. Competencies Include: Emotional Maturity & Developing Self & Others Critical Competencies for this Position Engaging Community Inclusion Critical Thinking & Decision Making Emotional Maturity MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Age: Eighteen (18) years or older Education: high school diploma or equivalent ECE/CD Units: Infant/Toddler/Preschool: Six (6) semester units in ECE or CD or completion of two (2) semester units in ECE or CD and continual progression each semester until six (6) units have been completed. School‑Age: None. Related Experience: Previous experience working with preschool and/or school‑age children in a group setting (preferred). Ability to plan, organize and implement age‑appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities. Previous experience with diverse populations preferred. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds. Specialized Skills: Strong character values (respect, responsibility, honesty, caring); strong communication skills; emotional maturity Licenses & Certifications: Current approved EMSA First Aid; Adult, Infant and Child CPR Certifications (eight (8) hours). Completion of child abuse prevention training prior to first day in program. Basic Water Safety certification for school‑age summer programs. Immunization & Physical: Current TB, influenza (limited exceptions), pertussis, and measles vaccination and physical exam. WORK ENVIRONMENT / MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS You must have the physical, visual, and auditory ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations. Ability to plan, lead, and participate in activities. Job is performed in indoor as well as outdoor environments throughout the year. Job does include water‑related activities. Ability to lift 30‑35 lbs. #J-18808-Ljbffr YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles