Our Promise:Ensure every youth and teen we serve is on a pathway to successImprove the health and wellbeing of every individual and family we serveUnite communities and inspire service to othersBenefits & Perks:12% Employer-Funded Retirement Plan upon meeting eligibilityLearning and development workshopsCareer advancement opportunitiesStaff Discounts on Programs & Services and more!Rate of pay: $15.00 - $20.00. Final compensation is based on factors such as skills, qualifications, and experience.Essential Responsibilities:
- Oversee all aspects of the Kids' Club program.
- Plan, implement and actively participate in daily age-appropriate classroom activities to ensure all children are provided with an opportunity to learn.
- Coordinate staff scheduling and support staff training/learning and development.
- Supervise the children, group, and all activities as assigned while exhibiting safe, healthy, developmentally appropriate childcare practices.
- Provide daily care for children including supporting social/emotional needs.
- Encourage, engage, and support children in all classroom activities including instructional times, transitions, and gross motor activities.
- Implement positive behavior management techniques.
Minimum Requirements
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to serve a diverse community.
- Education and Experience: The Babysitting Coordinator must be at least 21 years of age, have 12 months of experience working with children ages six weeks to 12 years in a group setting and have knowledge of child and infant care & age-appropriate activities.
- Must be at least four years older than any child in his or her direct care.
- Complete a physical & tuberculosis screening and provide a physician's documentation of both within 30 days of hire.
- Complete 12 hours of early childhood or youth development training (DIEEC) within 60 days of hire
- Successful completion of a criminal history, child abuse & adult abuse background check as required by the State of Delaware.
Preferred Qualifications
The YMCA of Delaware is an equal opportunity employer.The Y maintains a work environment in which staff are treated fairly and with respect and in which discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated.In accordance with federal, state and local laws, we recruit,hire, promote and evaluate all applicants and staff without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, familial status, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, disability, veteran or military status, domestic or sexual violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Unlawful discrimination will not be a factor in any employment decision.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)