Childcare Counselor-Pawtucket Family YMCA

Company: YMCA of Pawtucket Inc
Location: Pawtucket
Posted on: May 14, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionPOSITION SUMMARY:This position supports the work of the YMCA, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibilities. Under the direction of the Director/Coordinator the Child Care Staff will be responsible for assisting in overall supervision and classroom management using the specific goals, objectives and curriculum for a group of children. The Child care staff guides the development of children, ensuring a safe, enriching and healthy environment.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist with the day to day operation in the assigned area
• Implement activities that are developmentally appropriate, meeting the needs of all of the children in the group
• Maintain ratios at all times
• Provide active supervision and is alert at all times (must be able to see and hear all children in your assigned group
• Provide a program that exhibits high standards in cleanliness and preparation
• Work as a team through positive approach with other staff members
• Communicate with program family members in a positive way at all times
• Demonstrates appropriate decision making abilities
• Upholds and exemplifies the YMCA principles of character and customer service
• Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisor
• Obtain minimum of 20 hours of professional development per year in a field related to children as required by DCYFQUALIFICATIONS:
  • Minimum 18 year of age
  • High School diploma
  • CPR/First Aid Certification (within 6 months of hire)
  • Completion of all DCYF paperworkPart Time up to 15-20 hours a weekAfternoon shift: 2:30pm-5:30pm

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