Job description

Y Academy Childcare Staff

Part Time

$13.50-$18.00/Hour

Ozarks Regional YMCA, School Age Services

Springfield, MO

WHERE WORK IS PLAY

Now hiring for Y Academy Before and After School Childcare Programs!

We are on the hunt for fun, energetic and responsible Childcare Staff to join the YMCA family! Do you like to teach, play games, lead activities, be a mentor, or are you creative? Do you want to make a difference in your community?

Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively influences the lives of youth! At the Y, you’ll create solutions for kids, families, and our community. The Y offers more than just a job--we offer a career opportunity with a future and the chance to make a lasting difference. You can discover your passion and develop a foundation for helping solve some of the nation's most pressing social issues.

Why work for the Y?

· The Y has a great mission to get behind!

· The job is FUN!

· Free YMCA membership

· Competitive Wages with opportunities for development and advancement

· Discounts on Y Services

· Consistent Scheduling (No guessing what next week looks like!)

· Knock out some field experience hours & get paid for it! (Say whaaat!)

· No nights and weekends

· We provide all the training you need….And you get paid for it!

What you’ll do: This is NOT babysitting! We offer an enrichment program that provides kids with a safe, fun space to thrive, grow and learn! You’ll have fun engaging kids in a variety of activities that stimulate their social, emotional, and physical development. You’ll support young people in character development, discovering their passions, making good choices, and becoming independent.

What is the Y Academy?We are a state licensed childcare provider, offering before/after school care at 24 locations in Springfield and Clever. Our programs meet at the school sites.

What we will love about you: To excel in this position, you should demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills, be dependable and work well both independently and in a team environment!

What we will REALLY love about you: Our top applicants can think quick on their feet, juggle several tasks at a time; implement age-appropriate programs; will cultivate positive relationships and maintain effective communication with all participants.

What you will love about us: We’re awesome. Apply today and find out!

More about the position (hey, we have to add it!)

Essential functions and responsibilities:

· Implements programs within established guidelines.

· Oversees the planning and coordination of new activities.

· Provides feedback to Director on the success or shortfalls program

· Maintains program site and equipment as needed.

· Maintains required program records.

· Builds and maintains positive, authentic relationships with diverse populations and people from different backgrounds.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

Non-negotiables:

· Must like kids!

· Ability to obtain a clean background check.

· High School diploma or equivalent.

· Must be at least 18 years of age.

· CPR, First Aid certifications within 30 days of joining our team-We provide

· Ability to respond to emergency situations at any time

Equal Opportunity Employer

THE YMCA WELCOMES A DIVERSE WORKFORCE

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $13.50 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Clever, MO 65631: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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