School Year 2023-2024: General Hours: M/T/TH/F - 1:45 pm-5:30 pm; W - 12:30 pm - 5:30 pm, Site hours may vary
Intersessions (To include Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter): General Hours: M-F, 7:00 am – 6:00 pm, Position hours may vary by site, AM Position: 6:00 am – 12:30 pm, PM Position: 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Posted Date
May 1, 2024
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 Youth Aide works directly with the Youth Director, Site Coordinator, and/or Youth Leader to provide a supportive, safe, caring, enriching, and positive environment that welcomes and respects all individuals, promotes the potential of all youth, and provides a quality experience to both youth and their families. Youth Aides are responsible for complying and adhering to all standards, policies, and procedures set by the YMCA of Honolulu, DOE, and other agencies associated with YMCA Childcare and DOE A Afterschool Programs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND JOB DUTIES:
Assists Youth Leaders in the overall program operation and supervision of participants while adhering to program policies and standard operating procedures.
Communicate effectively, consistently, and professionally with participants, parents, co-workers, and others associated with the program such as DOE and DHS contacts.
Helps to implement curriculum by leading age-developmentally-appropriate learning experiences in the classroom or group settings, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.
Ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the children assigned as well as all other children in the program that may not be overseen directly.
Serve as a role model by relating to program participants through respect and understanding, being sensitive to each child’s needs, and providing guidance toward positive youth development.
Work toward a team spirit and effort among the staff, children, and others associated with the program.
Assume responsibility to ensure all facilities, equipment, and supplies at the site are maintained/good/organized/clean.
Ensure that all staff and participants are respectful of facility/property, and all of their rules and expectations are followed.
Wears the required nametag, and is neat, clean, and professional in appearance in accordance with the required dress code.
Exemplifies the core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, and Diversity.
Attend all general and site-specific staff meetings/ training sessions.
Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION
At least 16 years of age.
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
Working with school-aged children is highly desired.
Must have the ability to demonstrate and show competency in the following areas:
Supervising participants and presenting positive role modeling through all interactions with program participants and others associated with the program.
To meet program goals and expectations as outlined in the Youth Program Policies and Procedures Handbook.
Be reliable and dependable.
Work a flexible schedule to meet program staffing and planning needs.
Exercise mature judgment and sound decision-making.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
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