Childcare Team Leader- Child Care Services

Job Description

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Shape the Future – Join the YMCA Childcare Team!

The YMCA is looking for dedicated, caring, and creative individuals to join our Childcare team! In this role, you'll have the opportunity to foster a fun, safe, and nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and explore their potential.

Why you'll love the YMCA

As a part-time staff member, you will receive a free individual membership or 65% off family membership and 50% discounted programs for you and your household.

Other perks our Y employees enjoy:

• Personal Development: You'll have many opportunities for free training and certifications, as well as opportunities to advance and potentially find a long-term career.
• Childcare: Your dependents will receive a 50% discount on before and afterschool care and summer day camp options. As a member, up to four hours of Childwatch is also offered during regular child watch hours while visiting a membership facility.
• Fulfillment: Experience a flexible schedule while working for a company that cares about you personally and is actively involved in our community!

Responsibilities

The Child Care Services Branch of the YMCA is seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate part-time Child Care Team Leader to join our team, who will be responsible for the monitoring of site directors in their group and will work with the Program Director to supervise/problem-solve issues for their team.

• Connect: Build positive, open relationships and maintain consistent, effective communication with branch management, staff, students, and parents.
• Serve: Assist site directors in maintaining up-to-date student files, preparing for CCDF inspections, and enforcing all Child Care Program rules and policies.
• Lead: Maintain positive communication and work cooperatively with Child Care staff, promote programs, and ensure implementation of YMCA School Age Curriculum.

Requirements

Candidates must be committed to contributing to the mission, culture, and values of the YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne as well as:

• Must be at least 21 years of age; prefer an Associates/Bachelor's degree in Child Development, Education, or a related field. Equivalent experience working with school-aged children also accepted.
• Experience in supervision preferred.
• Must have reliable transportation and a valid IN driver's license.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision. xhyhwjd
• Ability to relate to, welcome, and communicate with diverse groups of people regardless of age, race, economic status, religion, or cultural differences.

Salary: Part Time $15.75-$16.25 hourly

Hours Available: Monday- Friday 6:30am-8:50am /3:15pm-6:00pm

Location: Arlington Elementary, Harris Elementary, St. Joe Elementary, Cedarville Elementary, Leo Elementary