School Age Site Assistant- Sussex YMCA Family (Cape School District)
$32,240–$32,240 year
On-siteRehoboth Beach, Delaware, United States
Job Summary
Supervise the day-to-day operations of the center, including children and staff, while exhibiting safe, healthy, developmentally appropriate childcare practices. Provide daily care by feeding children, supporting their social and emotional needs, and encouraging engagement in instructional times, mealtimes, transitions, and gross motor activities. Implement positive behavior management techniques and actively participate in planning and executing age-appropriate classroom activities. Observe children to document their progress and development, ensuring the facility and equipment remain clean, well-maintained, and safe. Complete required program documentation, including attendance, meal counts, and daily parent communication, while communicating effectively with co-workers, administration, and parents. Attend family nights, staff meetings, and ongoing professional development trainings.
Required Qualifications
- At least 18 years of age
- High school diploma or equivalent recognized by the Delaware Department of Education
- 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
- Qualification as an Early Childhood Assistant Teacher
- 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
- Must be able to work either 5 mornings, 5 afternoons or both
Desired Qualifications
- 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
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