CHILD CARE STAFF

Job Title

Burlington Area YMCA Child Care Center, The position available is Monday-Friday 630a-1215p or 1215p-600pm.

Position Summary

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

• Implements curriculum with the established guidelines.
• Nurtures children through purposeful programming dedicated to building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families.
• Supervises the children, classroom, and all activities.
• Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child.
• Maintains required program records.
• Adheres to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, and emergencies.
• Follow the State Licensing Childcare Standards and Procedures.
• Cultivates positive relationships and maintains effective communication with parents, children, and other staff. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Previous experience working with children preferred.
• At least 18 years of age (Age minimum may be higher depending on state laws.)
• CPR, First Aid, Universal Precautions, and Child Abuse Prevention training within 30 days of hire.
• Current physical exam.
• Fingerprinting within 60 days of hire.
• Six professional development DHS approved credits each year.
• Ability implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.
• Flexibility and ability to work independently while cooperating with other staff, participants and volunteers.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.