Early Learning Assistant: Infant/Toddler (full-time)

NORM WAITT SR. YMCA JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Early Learning Assistant: Infant/Toddler

Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt Department: Youth Development

Reports to: Early Learning Director

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Early Learning Assistant: Infant/Toddler at the Norm Waitt Sr. YMCA creates a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals while promoting and maintaining a safe, positive, and nurturing environment for children, while building cooperative relationships with parents/caregivers. Under the direction and supervision of the Early Learning Director, the Early Learning Assistant: Infant/Toddler will supervise and guide a child’s development in a safe and healthy environment.

OUR CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Assist with supervision and interaction with all children ages 6 weeks to 5 years in our early learning childcare program.

2. Implement & participate in daily age-appropriate activities.

3. Nurtures children through purposeful programming.
4. Creates a positive rapport and shared interest with all youth.
5. Provides opportunities for youth to lead, problem-solve, and make decisions and choices within the program and provides daily opportunities for youth to reflect on and respond to their experiences.

6. Maintains professional dialogue and communication with parents and caregivers.

7. Attends and participates in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training.
8. Create and maintain a clean and safe environment both physically and emotionally for all.
9. Assures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations as they relate to program areas, including ADA accommodations where appropriate. Ensures that YMCA program standards are met, and safety procedures followed.
10. Maintains program site, equipment, required program records and department files.
11. Assists in checking in and signing out the children.

12. Demonstrates and supports the objectives of the Y’s mission statement and values by maintaining the Y-Voice in all that you say and do - welcoming, hopeful, determined, genuine, and nurturing.

13. Adheres to policies as stated in the YMCA Employee Handbook.
14. Always conducts themselves in a professional manor in and out of our program site.
15. Possess working knowledge of child abuse and neglect laws and proper reporting procedures.
16. Perform additional duties as assigned.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

• Communication & Influence
• Emotional Maturity

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred. Previous experience working with children is preferred.

2. Must be at least 16 years of age.
3. Must complete the following trainings: a. Blood Borne Pathogens Training or equivalent training approved by the YMCA b. Approved Mandatory Child Abuse Reporter Certification c. Emergency procedure training. d. CPR/AED & First Aid

4. Previous experience with diverse populations.
5. Must have strong communication and organizational skills.
6. Ability to work with minimal supervision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work in a team environment and encourage open communication regarding concerns/issues with children, parents or co-workers.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to plan, lead and participate in activities.
• Stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger; handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl; and talk to hear.

EFFECT ON END RESULT:

• The Y will be recognized by the community as providing excellent and transformational programing that provides opportunities for all participants to learn, grow, and thrive.
• The Y will effectively connect and build relationship with its participants and the community, increasing member enrollment and retention and ultimately increasing the number of people positively impacted by the Y.

The Y: We strengthen the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• South Sioux City, NE 68776: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person