What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pre-K Before & After School Childcare Staff position at Ozarks Regional YMCA?
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Assists in implementing developmentally appropriate activities within established guidelines.
- Contributes ideas, creativity, and feedback to strengthen program quality.
- Nurtures children through purposeful programming dedicated to building achievement and belonging.
- Supervises children, program environments, and activities while following all YMCA policies and licensing regulations.
- Safely transitions children to and from their Branson Public Schools Pre-K classrooms.
- Works collaboratively with Branson Public Schools staff to support smooth daily transitions and positive experiences for children.
- Cultivates positive relationships and maintains effective communication with children, families, school personnel, and YMCA staff.
- Engages families and helps connect them to the YMCA community.
- Maintains clean, organized, and safe program spaces.
- Maintains confidentiality of children, families, and staff.
- Demonstrates initiative by identifying program needs and supporting teammates.
- Participates in professional development opportunities.
- Attends family engagement events, staff meetings, trainings, and YMCA activities.
- Ensures YMCA policies, licensing regulations, health and safety standards, and procedures are followed at all times.
- Maintains accurate attendance, incident reports, behavior documentation, and required records.
- Ensures zero tolerance for abuse and actively participates in the protection of youth.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.