After School Instructional Aide

YMCA OF SUPERIOR CALIFORNIA

Job Title: Instructional Aide

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Job Grade: 1

Reports to:  Site Director

Revision Date: 11/1/2024

POSITION SUMMARY:

Assists with the supervision of a group of children in a early childhood or school aged childcare site. Helps with Sign in and out after school.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assists in supervision of a group of children.
• Provides assistance in planning and implementation of the daily program.
• Performs general housekeeping tasks; helps maintain clean and safe area.
• Prepares and serves snacks.  Cleans snack area.
• Applies YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, and emergency procedures.
• Attends staff meetings and training programs.
• Demonstrate the "Character Counts" values of caring, respect, honesty and responsibility in all your dealings with members, guests, volunteers and fellow staff.
• All other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Meets educational and experience qualifications established by state law (if the state sets requirements.  The YMCA should establish minimum qualification standards if the state has no requirements). 
• Must be able to work legally
• Monday through Friday 230-6
• Current state approved first-aid certification. 
• Current state approved infant/child (or community if school aged) CPR certification

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to plan, lead and participate in activities.
• This position requires the ability to lift up to 40 pounds.