POSITION SUMMARY:
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
Provides direction for the children in the classroom, and implements program curriculum.
Provides a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families.
Applications are now being accepted for the 2022-2023school year.
A $150 quarterly bonus is currently being offered.
JOB DESCRIPTIONS:
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Implements curriculum within the established guidelines.
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Nurtures children through purposeful programming dedicated to building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families.
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Supervises the children, classroom, and all activities including ADA accommodations where appropriate.
Follows all procedures and standards.
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Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child, documenting informal assessment of the school age child.
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Cultivates positive relationships, conducts parent conferences, and maintains effective communication with parents.
Engages parents as volunteers and connects them to the YMCA.
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Maintains program site and equipment.
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Maintains required program records.
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Attends and participates in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training.
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Maintains knowledge of and compliance with ODJFS rules and Step Up to Quality requirements.
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Maintains a safe and clean environment at all times.
The program follows CDC Guidelines as updated.
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Attends in-service trainings and continuing education to maintain certifications.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):
Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values.
Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs.
Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them.
Supports fund-raising.
Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions.
Builds rapport and relates well to others.
Seeks first to understand the other person's point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations.
Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively.
Takes initiative to assist in developing others.
Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another.
Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience.
Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings.
Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately.
Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.
Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance.
Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process.
Accurately assesses personal feelings,strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships.
Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.