School Aged Child Caregiver

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Site Coordinator, the School Aged Child Caregiver will provide direct supervision and academic support for a group of school aged children. This position requires availability to provide care during daytime hours and the ability to occasionally attend meetings and trainings at night or on the weekends.

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:

• Builds relationships by using names and initiating conversations with all school personnel, children, and volunteers.
• Maintains positive relationship with children, parents, co-workers and volunteers, while maintaining confidentiality of information related to parents and children.
• Communicates with supervisor, staff, and volunteers in a clear, concise and positive manner while using Listen First skills.
• Acts as a positive role model for children while implementing YMCA character development and following the four core values of Caring, Honesty, Responsibility, and Respect.
• Ensures compliance with YMCA Child Protection Policy and with state and local regulations.
• Assists in planning, leading, and implementing activities within the established guidelines.
• Acquaints children with rules, activities, schedule, and area.
• Takes responsibility for the leadership, guidance, and safety/welfare of each child in attendance. Supervises children, areas, and activities. Assists children during lunch and snacks at prescribed times.
• Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child.
• Maintains the program site and equipment, keeps supplies organized.
• Attends all staff meetings and trainings.
• Assists in training new staff and Volunteers.
• Helps to maintain proper records and department files.
• Assists in promoting and marketing program and services to engage Afterschool parents.
• Reports any problems, issues, or departmental concerns to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Provides for a strong professional image in regards to dress, attitude, punctuality, communication, and demeanor.
• Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
  
  

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

• Inclusion
• Engaging Community
• Communication & Influence
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications within 30 days of hire date and Child Abuse Prevention training along with other safety trainings assigned within 10 days of hire date.
• Must be committed to and supportive of the Y mission with an emphasis on support and empathy to health seekers.
• Must have the ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from various social and economic segments of the community.
  
  

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to stand for extended periods and to lift an equivalent of 40 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be noisy at times.
• Frequently exposed to outside weather conditions and extreme heat.
• Regularly required to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing with children and adults.
• Maintain composure in stressful situations.
• Must be able to see, hear and speak.
  
  

The Greater Kingsport Family YMCA provides Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an employee on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, victim of domestic violence, genetic predisposition or information, military or veteran status, or any other legal recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local laws, regulations or ordinances. To the extent required by law, Greater Kingsport Family YMCA will make reasonable accommodation so that employees with qualifying disabilities can perform the essential functions of the job, unless providing such accommodation would result in an undue hardship.

Company Description

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.

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.