Salary Range:$12.0000 To $12.0000 Hourly

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The YMCA of Southern Maine is a charitable community organization committed to building strong communities through programs and services for all. We value diversity and inclusion, and actively work to create a safe, welcoming place for our neighbors.

The YMCA of Southern Maine's Northern York County branch is seeking Childcare Associates for our Preschool program.

Position Summary:

Under direction of the Childcare Director, the Child Care Associate is responsible for the overall leadership, management and supervision of the classroom.

Essential Functions:

1. Plan, implement and participate in programs in accordance with the policies and philosophy of the YMCA.
2. Create and implement an age-appropriate curriculum that encourages all areas of development including: physical, emotional, social, cognitive, etc. 
3. Completes necessary Incident and behavioral reports on students; provides daily feedback and reviews with parents as required.  
4. Completes student profiles and observations regularly as required. 
5. In conjunction with the Supervisor, ensure your classroom meets all applicable licensing standards
6. Follow all HEPA and 5-2-1-0 Let’s Go guidelines regarding the Healthy Living operation of your classroom.  
7. Enforce all safety rules and ensure a safe environment in the classroom.
8. Maintain cleanliness and organization in the classroom and within the facility.
9. Provide age appropriate materials for classroom and rotate quarterly (where applicable.)
10. Continually evaluate the needs of all children and adjust accordingly.
11. Attend required training and meetings including, but not limited to monthly staff meetings and required training hours as determined by supervisor and DHHS/Accreditation Standards. 
12. Is an advocate to the Y by promoting our cause. Assists with the annual campaign by increasing awareness about the campaign within the Y community.