Drop In Childcare - Sheridan - SHERIDAN COUNTY YMCA

Description

Sheridan County YMCA is an EEO Employer - M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status
POSITION SUMMARY
This position supports thework of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed tostrengthening community through youth development, healthy living and socialresponsibility. Under the guidance and supervision of the Childcare Director,the Drop-In Childcare Provider is responsible for providing direction for thechildren during their stay, along with providing a quality experience tochildren and parents that focus on the Y values.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES
All Drop-In ChildcareProviders are expected to fulfill the following functions:

• Ability to design, organize and implement age appropriate and developmentally appropriate activity plans
• Ability to solve practical problems and work through situations of varying gravity
• Maintain continuing education credits (STARS) required by state licensing
• Supervise the children, classroom and all activities in a safe environment
• Conduct parent conferences and maintain positive relationships and effective communication with parents
• Maintain required program records
• Attend and participate in family nights, program activities, staff meetings and staff training
• Understand ratios and youth staff, know the number of youth in program at all times
• Communicate effectively the behavior of the child and not the character of the child

In addition to the essentialduties and responsibilities, Drop-In Childcare Providers will:

• Pursue/participate in ongoing training
• Participate in the annual campaign by giving, campaigning or both
• Attend staff meetings

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 16 years of age.
• Alarm/Emergency Procedures training within 90 days of hire and annually thereafter.
• CPR, First Aid and Child Abuse Prevention within 90 days of hire and biannually thereafter.
• Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting is preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICALDEMANDS

• Ability to perform all physical demands of theposition including leading activities, walking, standing, running, bending,reaching and lifting.
BENEFITS AVAILABLE

• Retirement: contribute optional percentage ordollar amount to a 401k or Roth account - YMCA will match up to 4%. Additionalretirement contribution annually per Board discretion.

• Personal Time Off

• Free Single Gold Y membership, with discountson higher tiers of membership

• 50% discount on YMCA Childcare and FREE AfterSchool Program

• First Camp session free - 50% off subsequentsessions

• One FREE program per session

• FREE training including CPR Certification
OUR CULTURE

• Welcoming: The YMCA is open to all people and creates spaces where people can belong.
• Genuine: The YMCA values people for who they are and encourages them to be true to themselves and others.
• Hopeful: The YMCA believes in people's ability to inspire a brighter tomorrow.
• Nurturing: The YMCA is with people on their journey to develop their full potential.
• Determined: The YMCA works relentlessly to strengthen communities.
• Respect: The YMCA sees all people as equal in worth and value.
• Responsibility: The YMCA is accountable for actions and impact.
• Caring: The YMCA is guided by caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion: The YMCA strives to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential.

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