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  • Posted: Sep 5, 2024
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    Kenya YMCA is a Christian organization which believes in God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit - (The Holy Trinity) and in furtherance of His kingdom to all in accordance with the Holy Bible.
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    Child Care Assistant Teacher (Cleveland, North Royalton, Chagrin Falls, Lakewood)

    Position Summary
    This position provides direct supervision of a group of children in licensed Before and Afterschool Enrichment or Early Learning program. Assistant Teachers create positive, nurturing relationships with children, while building cooperative relationships with parents/caregivers. Promotes and supports the potential of all youth in programs and facilitates peer-to-peer connections as part of the overall child experience.
    Essential Functions
    Child/ Youth Growth & Development

    • Identifies and responds to individual differences in personalities, temperaments, development, learning styles, and culture.
    • Promotes growth and development using appropriate services and resourcesLearning Environments & Curriculum
    • Supports developmentally appropriate learning environments and curriculum implementation
    • Provides an engaging, physically and emotionally safe, and inclusive environment to encourage play, exploration, and learning
    • Provides a safe learning environment where all children and youth can explore and develop cognitive, social, emotional, and physical motor skills.
    • Guides children and youth in expressing their feelings and asserting themselves in socially acceptable ways.
    • Helps children and youth communicate and get along with others in a safe and inclusive environment
    • Support the diverse needs, abilities and interests of all participants

    Observation & Assessment

    • Identifies children and youth as individuals and acknowledges that individuals develop at their own pace.
    • Maintains confidentiality regarding observation and assessment information.
    • Assists with the collection of information about growth, development, and learning.

    Interactions with Youth

    • Provides a supportive environment in which children and youth can learn and practice appropriate and acceptable behaviors.
    • Provides individual guidance and support using appropriate methods, services, and resources.

    Youth Engagement

    • Supports active participation of children and youth in the program.
    • Develops relationships with children and youth while respecting cultural and ability differences in participation style.
    • Foster critical thinking, decision-making, problem-solving, and goal-setting skills
    • Maintains appropriate emotional and physical boundaries between children, youth, and adults.
    • Values cultural differences in children, youth, and families

    Family Engagement

    • Communicates respectfully and positively with families from a variety of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
    • Develops and maintains open, friendly, cooperative, and respectful relationships with families.
    • Contributes to positive relationships between school and the afterschool program.

    Safety & Wellness

    • Follows all health and safety regulations and policies.
    • Identifies, documents, and reports suspected child abuse and neglect as mandated by law.
    • Responds calmly and effectively to a crisis.
    • Recognizes and maintains safe indoor and outdoor areas.
    • Supports the nutritional needs and healthy eating practices of children and youth.
    • Models healthy lifestyle practices.

    Program planning

    • Supports and implements the program’s weekly lesson plans.

    Professional Development and Leadership

    • Promotes professionalism using appropriate skills, services, and resources.
    • Improves teaching and learning through professional work habits.
    • Performs other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications
    Education

    • High school Dipolma or GED required

    Experience

    • 1 year of experience working with children in a licensed child care center preferred.
    • PREVIOUS experience working with diverse populations preferred.

    Certification(s) And Requirements

    • CPR and First Aid certification and Safety training required within 30 days of hire.
    • At least 18 years old.

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    Aquatics Lifeguard

    Essential Functions

    • Maintains active surveillance of the pool area.
    • Knows/reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies, procedures, and the “safe-in-six” model. Completes related reports as required.
    • Maintains effective, positive relationships with the members, participants and other staff.
    • Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area. Maintains accurate records as required by the YMCA and/or the state Health Department code.
    • Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed.
    • Checks the pool for hazardous conditions when arriving.
    • Performs chemical testing when not guarding, as required, and takes appropriate action.
    • Attends all staff meetings and in-service training.
    • Performs other duties as assigned.

    YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader)

    • Values - Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values.
    • Decision Making - Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another.
    • Quality Results - Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.
    • Self-Development - Pursues self-development that enhances job performance.

    Qualifications

    • Minimum age of 16.
    • Certifications: YMCA Lifeguard, ASHI Basic Life Support (ASHI CPR Pro), Basic First Aid and Emergency Oxygen.
    • Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness.
    • Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards.

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    After School Counselor

    Afterschool Requirements

    • Report staff or child accident/incidents or suspected child abuse or injury to the Site Director as soon as possible, and follow policy/procedure following each occurrence.
    • Attend all scheduled staff meetings, trainings, and any other meetings deemed necessary by the Site Director.
    • Assist with drills to practice site-evacuation/emergency procedures for fire, chemical spill, tornado, etc., and is capable of implementing such procedures.
    • Has the ability to work alone and with a team.
    • Open to learning, coaching and supervision.
    • Will lead children in group activities, especially recreational activities.
    • Has a fundamental appreciation and understanding of group management and child development.
    • Is creative, has a sense of humor, patience, conviction, genuineness, enthusiasm, initiative, self-control, flexibility, ability to learn, integrity, and ingenuity.
    • Available daily from dismissal of school to 6:30pm Monday through Friday
    • Minimum age: 18 years of age; Education: High School Degree/ G.E.D. or higher
    • Complete of an 8-hour Pre-service orientation in components outlined by The Department of Health and Human Services or have 6 months’ previous experience in a licensed childcare center.
    • Complete First Aid, CPR, Sexual Harassment, and Child Abuse Prevention within the first 30 days and any additional training requested of supervisor.
    • Able to lift up to 40 pounds and carry for a distance of at least 40 yards.
    • Auditory and/or visual awareness of each child's ongoing activity as appropriate

    YMCA Childcare Perks/Benefits
    The YMCA truly cares about its employees, is a great place to help build your resume, every day is different, you can make an impact and enjoy many perks of working at the Y!

    • NO WEEKEND WORK SCHEDULE (seasonal paid trainings will be announced in advance)
    • FREE Y Membership/Discounts on Y programs (sports/childcare/personal training)
    • Opportunity to earn Paid Time Off
    • Peer Mentoring opportunities
    • Paid CPR certification and fingerprinting
    • 403b Retirement Option
    • Opportunities for Professional development and childcare certifications
    • Career Advancement Opportunities

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