Child Watch Aide

YMCA of Rapid City JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION SUMMARY:

The childcare aide must be willing to get down on the child's level, run, play, and interact all day long. Experience preferred, but willing to train the right candidate.

OUR CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES:

1. Ensure the safety and security of each child in your care


2. Nurture children through purposeful programming and implement age-appropriate curricula as set forth by the lead teacher.


3. Develop and maintain positive relationships with all youth in your care


4. Handles and resolves membership concerns and informs supervisor of unusual situations or unresolved issues.


5. Provides and welcomes ongoing positive dialog and relations with YMCA families.


6. Complete continuing education annual requirements.


7. Completes opening and closing procedures as required.


8. Follow all childcare policies and procedures as set forth in the childcare employ handbook


9. Applies all YMCA safety and emergency procedures.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Communication & Influence


• Developing Self & others


• Inclusion

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Be a minimum of 18 years old, have a High School Diploma, or actively pursuing an equivalent and experience in working with children.


• Be able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds.


• Have an understanding of growth and development.


• Be passionate about the YMCA mission and vision and must personally advocate and demonstrate the core values of honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.


• Meet qualifications needed for South Dakota State childcare licensing.


• Have CPR/AED and First aid certification prior to or within 60 days of hire.


• Complete YMCA-required training within 60 days of hire.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.


• Consistently demonstrate the YMCA core values of honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.


• The employee frequently is required to sit on the floor, bend, balance, and reach and must be able to move around the work environment.


• The employee must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.


• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Note - All persons interested in being a member of the YMCA staff must follow DART

D - Dependability: Exhibit dependability by reporting for duty promptly and as scheduled.

A - Appearance: Maintain presentable appearance as determined by the dress code.

R - Role Model: Believe in and exhibit at all times the YMCA core values of honesty, respect,

responsibility, and caring

T - Teamwork: Work together, help one another, and lend a hand, even if it is not part of your

specific responsibility.

Must be able to pass a background check.