Before School Childcare Site Assistant - Shambaugh Elementary
3 days ago
Fort Wayne
Job Description Shape the Future – Join the YMCA Childcare Team! The YMCA is looking for dedicated, caring, and creative individuals to join our Childcare team! In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to foster a fun, safe, and nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and explore their potential. Why you’ll love the YMCA As a part-time staff member, you will receive a free individual membership or 50% off family membership, and 50% discounted programs for you and your household. Other perks our Y employees enjoy: • Personal Development: You’ll have many opportunities for free training and certifications, as well as opportunities to advance and potentially find a long-term career., • Childcare: While working, up to four hours of Childwatch is offered at membership branches during regular childwatch hours, also enjoy 50% discounted before and afterschool care and summer day camp options. The Childwatch option is not available for those at Metro, Camp Potawatomi, YSB and anyone at an offsite facility during their work shift, however while working for the Child Care Services program, free childcare is available for school-age children. Please note this is based on availability at the school your child attends. The Child Care Services Branch of the YMCA is hiring energetic and reliable part-time childcare workers to provide childcare support, Monday through Friday, in area Elementary schools for the Before and After School YMCA Program. Childcare Site Assistants help provide diverse participants with educational and age-appropriate activities to promote a safe, fun, nurturing learning environment and memorable experiences with the YMCA. • Connect: Have a warm, engaging, and friendly demeanor that is able to connect quickly with program participants, parents, and supervisors., • Nurture: Actively engage with and provide quality care for program participants in order to deliver a quality childcare experience. Candidates must be committed to contributing to the mission, culture, and values of the YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne as well as: • Must be at least 16 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent., • One year of college or life experience is preferred., • Experience in supervision preferred., • Reliable transportation to and from work., • Excellent problem-solving and human relations skills., • Ability to handle situations quickly, kindly, and fairly. Hours Available: Monday-Friday, 6:30 am-8:30 am Location: Shambaugh Elementary School, 5320 Rebecca St., Fort Wayne, IN 46835