Substitute Child Care Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Substitute Child Care Assistant is responsible for assisting the Child Care Manager at Frost Valley YMCA. This includes the implementation of an orderly, safe, and enjoyable program for children ages 6 weeks to 4 years of age. The substitute will help with the implementation of the daily lesson plans and activities. Assist and coordinate snacks, meals, nap time and bathroom activities. This position will accept responsibility for maintaining cleanliness and necessary housekeeping duties of the classroom, common use areas and play area. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist in day-to-day operations of a full day Child Care Program, including caring for children’s daily needs, proper sign-in/out procedures, all program activities, meals, and set up and clean-up of the physical space. Assume partial responsibility for the safety and welfare of all children. Be physically present when the program is in operation. 
• Function as an Assistant Teacher for the Child Care Program. Support Provider in teaching children age appropriate skills, guide relationship building, make arts and crafts, engage children in indoor and outdoor play and gross motor activity. This will also include caring directly for children such as feeding infants, assisting with diapering and toilet training, attention to hygiene such as clean and dry clothing, and grooming basics such as brushing children’s teeth, etc. 
• Follow a behavior management plan for children. Efficiently redirect inappropriate behaviors and guide the program discipline system to effectively create a positive educational environment. 
• Communicate with parents and administrator on a regular basis regarding lessons, progress reports, etc. to create and develop strong parent relationships
• Maintain current knowledge and understanding of early childhood health and safety standards in accordance with state licensing requirements, including feeding, diapering and sleeping. 
• All other duties as assigned 
• Ensure that Frost Valley YMCA achieves the highest standard and meets the mission and goals of the organization
• Embrace the Frost Valley YMCA eight core values of Respect, Responsibility, Caring, Honestly, Community, Diversity, Stewardship and Inclusion.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

FROST VALLEY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Rolling Deadline until position is filled

RATE OF PAY: $16.00 -$17.00 per hour

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 18 years of age 
• Possess either one year of education towards Associate’s Degree with the intent to obtain a degree in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, or related field or equivalent experience working with children 
• Previous experience working with children less than 6 years of age in a formal program such as child care, day camp, after school, etc. 
• Minimum of one year of experience caring for and directly interacting with child/children ages 6 weeks to 4 years. 
• Must be reliable, detail oriented, motivated and personable 
• Able to work well with a team of others and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Requires fingerprint/background check prior to start date in compliance with New York State Department of Child and Family Services 
• First Aid, CPR and AED certified (certifications can be earned upon hire at Frost Valley)

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at times
• Must be able to sit for long periods as well as be able to bend and reach.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.