After School Aide

Job DetailsJob Location: Jefferson County YMCA - Port Townsend, WA 98368Position Type: Part TimeSalary Range: $17.13 - $17.13 HourlyAFTER SCHOOL AIDE - CHIMACUM

JOB DESCRIPTION

Company Overview

The Olympic Peninsula YMCA is a non-profit organization that oversees Y programs and focuses on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Our mission is to build healthy minds, bodies, and spirits throughout the communities we serve. We strive to promote the values of caring, respect, responsibility, and honesty. We are open to people of all ages, beliefs, incomes, races, genders and abilities.

Job Description/General Function 

After School Aides help provide high-quality educational and recreational experiences that reflect the YMCA’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. They ensure the safety and supervision of school-age children through effective group management and activity facilitation. Under the direction of the Site Coordinator, Aides support engaging after-school activities and assist with daily program operations, including food preparation, cleaning, sanitation, and health and safety procedures. Program assistants will have the understanding, ability, physical health, emotional stability, and good judgment to meet the needs of the children in care.

Areas of Responsibility

May be counted in staff-to-child ratio as permitted by Washington State DCYF child care licensing requirements
Provide supervision and care of children under direct, visual, or auditory supervision of a qualified Lead Teacher or higher
Aides age 18+ may supervise a group of children independently for brief periods when a qualified Lead Teacher is present on-site
Support the safety, supervision, and engagement of school-age children in accordance with DCYF licensing requirements and YMCA policies
Assist with facilitation of age-appropriate activities, including games, arts and crafts, STEM, enrichment, and group recreation
Support planning and implementation of daily program activities under the direction of supervisory staff
Use positive behavior guidance strategies, including redirection and appropriate discipline when needed, while treating children with respect and dignity
Assist with daily program operations, including snack/meal preparation, cleaning, sanitation, setup, and organization of materials
Help maintain a safe, positive, and engaging environment for children at all times
Work collaboratively with staff to support program needs, smooth operations, and quality care
Maintain professional communication with children, staff, and families as appropriate
Participate in field trips and off-site activities, including swimming, providing supervision and support as assigned
Follow all DCYF licensing requirements, YMCA policies, safety procedures, risk management practices, mandated reporting, and youth boundary guidelines
Attend required staff meetings and trainings
Wear appropriate YMCA attire and follow organizational standards

Additional Expectations and Duties

Complete the applicable pre-service licensing requirements including a federal background check and negative TB test (or exemption)
Complete all YMCA, DCYF, and MERIT trainings (YMCA funded) within designated timeframes
Meet the annual professional development and on-going training requirements to satisfy DCYF licensing requirements
Help to maintain accurate and organized program records, including staff files, licensing documentation, and compliance reports
May be asked to assist in fundraising and recruiting efforts on occasion, including YMCA initiatives and special events
Flexible availability, including occasional evenings and weekends, as needed
Reports suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations in accordance to mandated reporting requirements
All other duties as assigned

QualificationsMinimum Requirements

Be sixteen years of age or older
Have a high school diploma or currently enrolled in high school
Ability to assist with projects and activities that are fun, safe, and suitable for different age groups
Ability to relate well and communicate effectively to a diverse group of individuals, in all circumstances
Ability to assess and respond to safety and emergency situations
Ability to pass a comprehensive background screening
Have current CPR and first-aid certification or be able to obtain within 30 days of hire

Working Conditions

Activities take place both indoors and outdoors at the school campus and at the assigned Olympic Peninsula YMCA branch. Some programs are held off-site or during field trips. Participants and staff may encounter noisy and busy environments at times.

Physical Abilities

Able to bend at the waist to pick up supplies, sit on the floor, play games, and perform  daily cleaning tasks
Ability to lift 30 lbs.
Must be able to stand or walk for extended periods
Ability to communicate verbally, including projecting the voice across distance in normal  and loud situations
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate computers and office equipment
Vision capabilities adequate to monitor youth in the program
Hearing and speaking to exchange and gather information and provide assistance to  youth and parents/guardians in the program

The YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer