Montclair YMCA·Montclair, New Jersey
The SACC Counselor assists in planning and implementing extended care activities while ensuring the health, safety, and development of all children. They are responsible for maintaining a clean environment, supervising small groups, and fostering positive communication with parents and staff.
To proceed with your application for this position, please complete the Predictive Index Behavioral Assessment linked below. Ensure you finish the assessment for your application to be reviewed.
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Under the general direction of the SACC Program Director, the SACC Counselor is responsible for assisting the SACC Site Director along with all other staff to enhance the extended care program. The SACC Counselor will assist in all extended care activities and special events, as well as always ensuring the health and safety of all children.
At the YMCA of Montclair, we strive to be the Employer of Choice, provide World-Class Service, and be the Charity of Choice. Our goal is to be a place where employees are empowered and excited to come to work. All staff ensure that members experience customer centric, individual attention each day. We strive to be the preferred partner collaborating with others, identifying, and meeting our community needs.
Assist is planning, preparation and implementation of all activities for extended care.
Assist the site staff with distribution and clean-up of daily snacks.
Work with children in small groups with age-appropriate activities such as crafts, games, clubs and science.
Adhere to policies related to boundaries with members, volunteers, staff, and participants.
Attend required Abuse Risk Management training and adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising members and participants.
Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations and follow mandated abuse reporting procedures.
Ensure unused rooms and closets remain locked, will routinely monitor high-risk locations (locker rooms and restrooms) etc
Maintain clean, neat and organized environment.
Promote and supervise the health, emotional, social, intellectual, and physical development of each child.
Creating and maintaining a safe, secure and nurturing environment for all program participants.
Foster appropriate communication with parents.
Maintain all applicable state regulations.
Assist in maintenance of required log and record books.
Work with all other staff members in a cooperative effort-TEAMWORK.
Attending all staff meetings.
Follow personnel policies of the Montclair YMCA and policies defined in the staff manual.
All other duties, as requested.
climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, reaching, sitting, standing, walking, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, hearing, and visual acuity. He/she must be able to lift up to 50lbs. The work is performed indoors and outdoors, with occasional travel to the various sites of the YMCA of Montclair.
$16.13- $18.00
Monday-Friday: 7:15 a.m. – 8:30/9:15 a.m. (depending on the assigned site)
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of experience working with children under age 13. Applicants must also possess or be willing to obtain CPR/AED and First Aid certification and pass a criminal background check.
Market context
In New Jersey, School Age Child Care Counselor morning care roles are often driven by working-parent schedules and before-school coverage needs, so openings can move quickly. This role is competitive because employers typically look for a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of experience with children under 13, and readiness to complete CPR/AED, First Aid, and background screening. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then highlight your child supervision experience and certification status in your application.