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: 

1. Implements curriculum within the established guidelines and is prepared in advance of each lesson/activity. 2. Nurtures children through purposeful programming dedicated to building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families. 3. Supervises the children, classroom, and all activities including ADA accommodations where appropriate. Follows all procedures and standards. 4. Actively guides children in appropriate play and routines. 5. Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child to provide feedback and create purposeful activities to meet the needs of the individual and group. 6. Provides positive descriptive feedback to redirect challenging behaviors. 7. Cultivates positive relationships, conducts parent conferences, and maintains volunteers and connects them to the YMCA. 8. Maintains program site and equipment. 9. Ensures a safe, healthy environment and is knowledgeable on eenacting safety/emergency procedures. Practices infection control procedures and proper handwashing. 10. Maintains required program records. 11. Maintains required training to comply with licensing and YMCA policies.

12. Attends and participates in family nights, program activities, staffmeetings, and staff trainings13. feedback for program improvement, concerns, etc. 14. Reports suspected abuse per YMCA policy. 15. Performs other duties as assigned. 

YMCA of the Roses is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled