Lockport. School Age Childcare Program Aides. YWCA OF Niagara. PT.

LOCKPORT, NEWFANE, NIAGARA, WHEATFIELD

YWCA of the Niagara Frontier, Inc. Mission: The YWCA of the Niagara Frontier is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

Children's Program Mission: Children are challenged to gain a positive self-image, engage in learning activities that stimulated their natural curiosity, develop friendships and learn to relate to others with respect.

Job Summary: Responsible for the direct supervision and interaction with children in a mutually positive and respectful manner. Work directly with Site Supervisor to maintain supervisory ratios and needed child involvement.

YWCA Responsibilities: As an employee of the YWCA of the Niagara Frontier, the employee is responsible for, promoting and Mission, programs and services of the organization. * Attend and participate in staff meetings and in-service trainings. * Must complete New York State mandated training hours

Accountability: School Age Child Care Site Supervisor

Qualifications: * Understanding of, and the ability to implement, the regulations pertaining to a School Age Child Care Program as per NYSOCFS. * Ability to work with a staff of diverse backgrounds and age groups. * Ability to carry out projects while working with children of all ages and abilities. * Ability to communicate effectively with staff, children and administration. * Ability to manage children's behavior through the use of sound methods designed to develop behavior that demonstrates respect for self and others. * The ability to be flexible for all situations involved with the SACC program. * Follow all established policies and procedures. * Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, self-control and multi-tasking.

Education and Experience: * Must be cleared by the New York State Central Register before employment. * Experience in working with children of multiple backgrounds.

Physical Requirements: * In good physical condition, able to participate in games, sports and physical activities including water-based games and activities. * Able to walk and stand for a long period of time. * Able to maintain attention and high level of energy or excitement for extended periods of time. * Able to lift 20lbs or more.

Job Responsibilities: * Assure all sites are in compliance with all NYSOCFS regulations and all YWCA of the Niagara Frontier policies. * Work with Site Supervisor to insure adequate supervision. * Assist Supervisory Staff in the performance of their activities. * Supervise general conduct and activities of children. * Actively engage children in activities and draw them into the group. * Mediate children's disputes and provide a resource for those children needing intervention in dealing with each other. * Assist with check in procedures, set up supplies for activities, give facility a once over prior to opening for any needed supplies. * Clean eating areas after snack. Encourage children to be responsible for their own area an assist them with any package which may be difficult to open. * Provide group supervision during fire drills * Responsible for general "clean as you go" at all activities, closing cleanup of areas * Follow all established policies and procedures. * Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, self-control and multi-tasking. * Other duties assigned as needed.

To apply, forward cover letter and resume to: sbaptiste@ywcanf.org

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