Childcare Careers

POSITION SUMMARY

Provides direct supervision of a group of children in our afterschool and seasonal day camp programs.  Provides a quality experience to children and parents focused on YMCA core values:  Honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Supervises a group of children
• Plans and implements program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with YMCA values
• 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
• Maintains positive relations with parents and other staff.  Models relationship-building skills in all interactions
• Have the ability to help with student’s homework during A+ hours
• Understand and be in accord with the YMCA philosophy, goals and objectives
• Be consistent in following program policies and standard operating procedures
• Ensure the safety, health and welfare of children assigned as well as all other children in the program
• Relate to the children with respect and understanding and realize you are an adult role model for them
• Be sensitive to each child’s needs and provide guidance toward positive human development
• Relate positively to parents, school personnel and others associated with the program
• Work toward a team spirit and effort among the staff and children
• Supervise and develop leadership potential with assigned volunteers
• Instruct children in a variety of activities with enthusiasm and creativity
• Be on time for work and meetings
• Attend all general and site staff meetings and training sessions and give input.  Be open to criticism, suggestions and training from other staff
• Prepare and submit lesson plans on time as requested by the director
• Take initiative to research and develop new creative activities to enhance overall program
• Assume responsibility for all facilities, equipment and supplies of the site
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Certifications: CPR, Basic First Aid
• Child Abuse Prevention Training
• At least 15 years of age.
• Patience and the ability to communicate with all ages and levels of students, parents and caregivers, and other Y staff and volunteers

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings.

BENEFITS

• CPR, and First Aid certifications provided by the Y at no cost to the applicant if hired
• Free Family Membership at the Maui YMCA
• 50% discount on all Y Programming on top of member discount
• Access to one of the best retirement plans available on the market today