Infant Toddler Aide

Job Description

Job Description

PAY RANGE:

$17.75 - $19.25 Hourly

 

HOURS:

Monday - Friday 7am - 5:30pm

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Assists Preschool Teacher in working with children enrolled in our Early Learning Program. Assists in planning and leading age and developmentally appropriate early learning experiences in a classroom setting, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for children ages 2 to 5 years of age. Reports directly to the Preschool Teacher or Program Director as assigned.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/JOB DUTIES:

• Assists in planning and leading age-appropriate individual and group activities
• Supervises children in classrooms, play areas, and during program activities
• Ensures a safe, nurturing, and clean environment
• Supports lesson planning and child development evaluations
• Creates a positive rapport and shared interest with all youth
• Prepares snacks and may assist in tending to diapering and toilet needs of children

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 16 years of age
• TB clearance

Skills/Knowledge:

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability and willingness to learn and perform a variety of program activities, office and related
  tasks and activities
• Ability to work effectively with others

• General office operations experience preferred
• Valid driver’s license and clean traffic abstract preferred

Education/Training:

• Must meet all criminal history, employment history, child abuse/neglect history standards as required by the Department of Human Services Licensing Requirements
• Complete mandatory trainings, including First Aid and CPR, within 3 months of hire

WHY THE Y?:

• Free Y membership with employment 
• Referral bonuses - Y employees can earn cash or Y credit bonuses for referring a new hire*
• Up to 60% discounts for yourself, family, and even your siblings on Y programs, camps, preschool, childcare, and more. 

  Child Protection Commitment
The YMCA requires all staff to share responsibility for preventing child abuse by upholding professional boundaries, completing mandatory Praesidium training, and reporting concerns. All candidates must successfully complete a comprehensive background screening, including criminal and sex offender checks.

*See job opportunities page for full details

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