YMCA of Delaware · 1 month ago
School Age Site Assistant (Bayard School/Pritchett Academy)
Wilmington, DE
Part-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$15.50/hr - $17/hr
1+ years expYMCA of Delaware is dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of families and communities. They are seeking a School Age Site Assistant to supervise day-to-day operations, ensuring safe and developmentally appropriate care for children while fostering positive relationships with parents and staff.
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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
Plan, implement and actively participate in daily age-appropriate classroom activities to ensure all children are provided an opportunity to learn
Observe children and document 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 18 years of age
Hold at least a high school diploma or equivalent recognized by the Delaware Department of Education
Must meet one of the following qualifications: Option 1: Successful completion of three credits from a regionally accredited college or university in recreation, elementary education, school-age care or school-age administration and part-time employment for one school year from September to June (or full-time employment for the majority of one summer season, June – August) providing education/care to children kindergarten through sixth grade in a group setting
Option 2: Successful completion of 45 clock hours of quality-assured training related to the needs of the school-age children served and part-time employment for one school year from September to June (or full-time employment for the majority of one summer season, June – August) providing education/care to children kindergarten through sixth grade in a group setting
Option 3: Successful completion of at least 15-clock-hours of quality-assured training in school-age care and part-time employment for two school years from September to June (or full-time employment for the majority of two summer seasons, June – August) providing education/care to children kindergarten through sixth grade in a group setting
Option 4: Qualification as an Early Childhood Assistant Teacher
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
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
Company
YMCA of Delaware
YMCA of Delaware is a non-profit firm to strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living & social responsibility.
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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