Job description
As a Child Care, you will make a difference in the lives of children in Play & Learn by providing a healthy, safe, and nurturing environment for them while their caregivers use the YMCA facilities. Join our team and foster children’s social, physical, spiritual, and mental growth, demonstrate the YMCA core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility, and interact positively with parents to develop a trusting relationship.The following qualifictions will make you successful in this role:At least 16 years old and have a warm and friendly personality and willingness to interact and play with children.Understanding and knowledge of children, their behavior and development.The ability to learn and lead age-appropriate group activities (crafts, games, etc.).The ability to use age-appropriate behavior management techniques according to YMCA guidelines.Willingness to obtain and maintain current certifications in First Aid, Child Abuse Prevention, Safety & Risk Management through YMCA training programs
Responsibilities & skills
Willingness to obtain and maintain current certifications in First Aid, Child Abuse Prevention, Safety & Risk Management through YMCA training programs
Education
The ability to learn and lead age-appropriate group activities (crafts, games, etc.).The ability to use age-appropriate behavior management techniques according to YMCA guidelines.
Experience
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YMCA
A not-for-profit community service organization, YMCA of the USA assists the more than 2,600 individual YMCAs across the country and represents them on both national and international levels. Local YMCAs are leading providers of child care in the US. The facilities also offer programs in aquatics, arts and humanities, education of new immigrants, health and fitness, and teen leadership. Overall, YMCAs serve about 21 million people across the US, which includes about 10 million children under the age of 17. The first YMCA in the US was established in 1851 as an outgrowth of the YMCA movement launched by George Williams in the UK in 1844.
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