YMCA of Central New York·City of Syracuse, New York
The Site Assistant will help plan and lead various educational and recreational activities for children while ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. They are also responsible for maintaining program cleanliness, managing incident reports, and fostering positive relationships with children, parents, and staff.
45am-9:15am and/or 2:45 pm - 6 pm with some additional meetings outside of onsite hours
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. Our mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. The Y strengthens the foundations of communities and families through our key areas of focus; youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility and our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. We are committed to this cause because a strong community is achieved when we invest in our children, health, neighbors, and values.
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We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality.
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We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential.
We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.
Under the direction of the School Age Child Care Director, the Site Assistant will assist with all program activities, toinclude arts & crafts, music & drama, games, sports and other physical activities, group activities (small and large), science activities and experiments, quiet and homework time, Character Development, teambuilding, KidzLit, and Discovery Learning Centers. Employment is contingent upon the incumbent clearing all NYS Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) licensing requirements; these requirements include fingerprinting, background screening and clearance on the State Central Register (SCR) and Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCL) within the first 30-days of employment. Prior to being assigned to their position, the incumbent is required to complete an initial medical statement and tuberculin test. If the incumbent previously worked in a Child/Day Care setting, a prior medical statement and tuberculin test may be accepted if dated within 12-months preceding the date of the application.
The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following: ·Assist the Site Coordinator in planning and developing a lesson plans that include, arts & crafts, music and drama,games, sports and other physical activities, group activities (small and large), science activities and experiments,quiet and homework time, Character Development, teambuilding, KidzLit, and Discovery Learning Centers. ·Observe and follow the School Age Child Care program guidelines as well as the regulations set by the NYS Office ofChildren and Family Services and considers these practices when planning activities. ·Greets children and parents by name when ever possible and extends thanks when appropriate. ·Assist in promotion and leading of the School Age annual family event, to include retention initiatives. ·Report to the program ready to work at designated times and prepared to stay until all of the children have left. ·Conducts the program in the Site Coordinators absence. ·Performs general housekeeping tasks, cleans up after every activity and ensures that site and program areas areclean and well organized. ·Provides a safe, healthy, moral, and fun environment for all children. ·Acts as a positive role model for the children in the program. This includes actions, speech, and attire of all staff. ·Fosters an environment, which includes the four YMCA character development values of respect, responsibility,caring, and honesty, in addition to teaching skills in team-building, good sportsmanship, friendship, and pride indoing one’s best. ·Provides children with a daily snack that is wholesome, nutritious and appropriate in proportion and content for theage group. Snack menus must be incorporate into the daily lesson plans. ·Completes accident reports for all injuries or illnesses requiring first aid, and turns the report into the SiteCoordinator. Discusses incidents with parents and obtain a parent signature on the form. · Maintains a positive, open relationship with all staff, parents, program participants, school administration and support staff and the community, identifies and resolves problems to ensure programs are meeting goals of the program, unresolved issues should be reported to the Site Coordinator. · To work additional hours when there is a scheduled ½ day of school. · Work a ½-day or full day shift when school is closed due to inclement weather or other unexpected reasons and the YMCA Snow Day Fun Club is held. · Work during vacation camp on a part-time or full-time basis, depending on the need. A minimum of three shifts will be required. · Hand in completed time sheets on a bi-weekly basis to the Site Coordinator. · Follow the Attendance and Call in procedures, notify the Site Coordinator when you will be unable to work your shift due to illness, doctor appointments, vacations, etc. Sufficient time needs to be given to allow the Coordinator to find a substitute staff member and requests may be denied if substitute staff is not available. · Complete a minimum of 30 hours of training every 2 years with the first fifteen hours being received within the first 6 months of employment as required by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services (many training sessions will be held during the monthly staff meetings). · Attends all staff meetings and training programs. · Follows all YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergency procedures. · Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Experience and Education: · High School diploma or equivalent. · And, substantial experience working with children under 13 years of age.
· Must be at least 16 years of age, some sites may require 18 years of age. · Excellent organizational and communications skills both verbal and written are essential to the success of this position. · Bring to this position maturity, responsibility and a sincere interest in working with people. · Possess knowledge of various resources for programming ideas and the skills to utilize that information in assisting with the program. · Possess knowledge of age appropriate activities and expectations of children ages 5 to 12. NYS Office of Children and Family Services Requirements: · Prior to assignment to initial position, the incumbent will: ? Complete an initial medical statement and tuberculin test providing satisfactory evidence that they are physically fit to provide child day care. · Within the first 30-days of employment, the incumbent will: ? Undergo fingerprint and background screening as mandated by the NYS OCFS. ? Obtain clearance on the State Central Register (SCR) and Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCL).
· Must complete online Bloodborne Pathogens, Employee Safety and Youth Protection Series trainings prior to initial assignment to position. · Must hold CPR, AED, and 02 (First Aid may be required at some branches) certifications or successfully complete no later than 30-days after employment begins. · Must complete online Hazard Communication training within the first 90-days of employment. · Must attend and complete New Employee Orientation (includes Activate America Video 1), Listen First Level 1, and Quality Service Training within the first 90-days of employment.
Duties are performed in an office environment and in a childcare setting; at times childcare employees may be exposed to undesirable working conditions, communicable infectious diseases, and the risk of injury from children. All childcare employees are required to follow the preventive health policies of the Center at all times. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to above average.
Market context
In New York, school-age child care roles are often needed to support before- and after-school coverage, especially in districts and community programs serving working families. This role is competitive because employers look for candidates with hands-on experience with children under 13, a high school diploma or equivalent, and readiness to complete NYS Office of Children and Family Services checks and medical clearances. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your child care experience and clearance status before applying.