YMCA of Delaware · 3 months ago
School Age Site Intern- Downtown Location
Wilmington, DE
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$15/hr - $16/hrYMCA of Delaware is dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of individuals and families. They are seeking a School Age Intern to supervise children, provide care, and engage in classroom activities while ensuring a safe and supportive environment.
Health DiagnosticsNon ProfitSocial
Responsibilities
Supervise the children, group, and all activities as assigned while exhibiting safe, healthy, developmentally appropriate childcare practices
Provide daily care for children including feeding and supporting social/emotional needs
Encourage, engage, and support children in all classroom activities including instructional times, mealtimes, transitions, and gross motor activities
Implement positive behavior management techniques
Assist in planning, implementing and actively participate in daily age-appropriate classroom activities to ensure all children are provided an opportunity to learn
Assist in observing children and documenting their progress and development
Communicate effectively with co-workers, branch administration, and parents to develop & maintain positive relationships that encourage collaboration, consistency and increase parent participation
Ensure the facility and all equipment is clean, well-maintained, and safe on a daily basis
Complete and maintain required program documentation including, but not limited to, attendance, meal counts, and daily parent communication
Attend and actively participate in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and ongoing professional development trainings
Qualification
Required
Must be at least 16 years of age
Successful completion of three college or university credits from a regionally accredited college or university in recreation, elementary education, school-age care or school-age administration, or successful completion of at least 15-clock-hours of quality-assured training in school-age care
Must be at least four years older than any child in his or her direct care
Complete a physical & tuberculosis screening and provide a physician's documentation of both within 30 days of hire
Successful completion of a criminal history, child abuse & adult abuse background check as required by the State of Delaware
Proficient active listening skills to understand and adapt to the various needs of children and parents
Patience and compassion suitable for working with young children
Ability to provide activities for children that encourage healthy development
Ability to exercise control and maintain classroom discipline
Ability to provide a supportive and caring environment for children
Be mentally and physically capable of caring for a large group of children alone in a classroom
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
Preferred
Prior experience working or volunteering with youth in a group setting
Develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds
Flexible and willing to accommodate the needs of the early childhood community and staff team
Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops
Ability to persuade and influence others
Knowledge of early childhood education programs and techniques
Knowledge of child development theory and practice
Have an awareness of the unique needs of young children and have appropriate expectations of their abilities
Preference will be given to candidates who can work either 5 mornings, 5 afternoons or both to ensure continuity of care for our students
Benefits
12% Employer-Funded Retirement Plan upon meeting eligibility
Learning and development workshops
Career advancement opportunities
Staff Discounts on Programs & Services and more!
Company
YMCA of Delaware
YMCA of Delaware is a non-profit firm to strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living & social responsibility.
Founded in 1891
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.15MKey Investors
TD Charitable Foundation
2023-05-08Grant· $0.15M
Leadership Team
Jarrett Royster
President and CEO
Peter DeGregorio
Chief Financial Officer
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