Drop In Childcare

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.  Under the guidance and supervision of the Childcare Director, the Drop-In Childcare Provider is responsible for providing direction for the children during their stay, along with providing a quality experience to children and parents that focus on the Y values.

• At least 16 years of age.
• Alarm/Emergency Procedures training within 90 days of hire and annually thereafter.
• CPR, First Aid, and Child Abuse Prevention within 90 days of hire and biannually thereafter.
• Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting is preferred.

All Drop-In Childcare Providers are expected to fulfill the following functions:

• Ability to design, organize, and implement age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate activity plans
• Ability to solve practical problems and work through situations of varying gravity
• Maintain continuing education credits (STARS) required by state licensing
• Supervise the children, classroom, and all activities in a safe environment
• Conduct parent conferences and maintain positive relationships and effective communication with parents
• Maintain required program records
• Attend and participate in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training
• Understand ratios and youth staff, know the number of youth in program at all times
• Communicate effectively the behavior of the child and not the character of the child

 In addition to the essential duties and responsibilities, Drop-In Childcare Providers will:

• Pursue/participate in ongoing training
• Participate in the annual campaign by giving, campaigning, or both
• Attend staff meetings