YMCA of Southern Maine

Child Care Associate-School Age - Casco Bay Branch

Freeport, ME 04032
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full-time

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Salary Range:$12.5000 To $13.0000 Hourly

Looking for a job where you can have fun AND make a difference in your community? Consider the Y!

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.

Position Summary:

This position will be responsible for helping in providing a safe, quality and age appropriate large or small group experience for all participants in the Child Care - School Age Program and Vacation Camp.  This will be accomplished by providing direction and supervision and by being a positive role model for participants through good work habits, enthusiasm, a good attitude and adherence to personnel policies and safety rules. This is a full time position with benefits, 40 hours per week, working hours between 8am and 5pm.

** Essential Functions:**

  • Engages in activities that are consistent with the mission, goals and objectives of the YMCA. 
  • Is a positive role model for the children through good work habits, enthusiasm and a good attitude. 
  • Works in compliance and is familiar with the YMCA Child Abuse Prevention Policy. 
  • Effectively assists children upon arrival to ease the transition to the program. 
  • Attends School Age meetings and trainings as directed and required through DHHS. 
  • To assist the Site Leader in preparing curriculum and implementing it in the program setting. 
  • To interact and engage children and their caregivers on a daily basis. 
  • To assist the Site Leader in the daily set up and clean up. 
  • Acknowledges parents and children in a courteous and professional manner. 
  • Exercises good judgment around areas of responsibility. 
  • 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. 
  • Is available for and provides direction, supervision, and care for participants in both the School Age and Vacation Camp programs.
  • Other duties as required.

Requirements

  • Meets the association standard for attendance, punctuality and dependability.
  • • Wears neat and appropriate YMCA clothing for completion of work duties.
  • • Demonstrates good documentation skills-accuracy in facility records and timecard
  • • Keeps all work areas neat and orderly.
  • • Possess the ability to handle multiple tasks and demands.
  • • Demonstrates a high tolerance for frequent interruptions and varied routine.
  • • Proven desire to “take charge” of areas of responsibilities.
  • • Ability to keep confidences related to program and personnel matters.
  • • Ability to work successfully with a variety of people.
  • • Exemplify YMCA character values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
  • • Possess current CPR and First Aid Certification.

Benefits

We provide job training, free membership, 50% off programming including camp and childcare, and advancement opportunities.

Benefits:

Cost shared premium with Health, Dental. Employer paid Short & Long Term Disability and Life insurance, when eligible 7% employer contribution toward Retirement plan, Free Individual or Family YMCA membership, casual work environment with a culture focused on relationship building and our mission. Generous Paid Time Off Policy granted Immediately upon hire: 224 hours of PTO (prorated based on hire date), 5 days of Floating Holiday and 6 paid Holidays.

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