Job Description
Job Title: UPK Site Assistant
Reports To: Assistant School Age Child Care Director
Work Location: KC Heffernan Elementary School, Marcellus, NY
Salary Range: $15.00/hour
FLSA: Hourly – Part-time
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7 am - 9 am; 3 pm - 6 pm
A Career with a Cause:
We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and grow. 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 purpose is to strengthen the foundations of communities and families through our key areas of focus: youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. We are committed to these causes because a strong community is achieved when we invest in our children, health, neighbors, and values. Historically founded on the Christian principles of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility; our mission is to put these principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
We are for ALL.
Position Summary:
This position supports the mission and work of the Y, a leading nonprofit charitable organization. Under the direction of the Assistant School Age Child Care Director, the Site Assistant will assist with all program activities, to include arts & crafts, music & drama, games, sports and other physical activities. The Site Assistant provides leadership and assures the well-being for all, in line with YMCA of the USA guidelines and Association policies.
Salary and Benefits:
- Salary Range: $15.00/hour, Part-time non-exempt
YMCA Leadership Competencies:
- Engaging Community: Builds bridges with others in the community to ensure the Y’s work is community-focused and welcoming of all, providing community benefit
- Collaboration: Creates sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations in service to the community
- Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents, and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence
Experience, Education, and Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- And, substantial experience working with children under 13 years of age.
- Must be at least 16 years of age, some sites may require 18 years of age.
- Excellent organizational and communications skills both verbal and written are essential to the success of this position.
- Bring to this position maturity, responsibility and a sincere interest in working with people.
- Possess knowledge of various resources for programming ideas and the skills to utilize that information in assisting with the program.
- Possess knowledge of age appropriate activities and expectations of children ages 3-5.
NYS Office of Children and Family Services Requirements:
- Prior to assignment to initial position, the incumbent will:
- Complete an initial medical statement and tuberculin test providing satisfactory evidence that they are physically fit to provide child day care.
- Within the first 30-days of employment, the incumbent will:
- Undergo fingerprint and background screening as mandated by the NYS OCFS.
- Obtain clearance on the State Central Register (SCR) and Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCL).
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.00 per hour