After School Site Assistant - Arcola Elementary

Shape the Future – Join the YMCA Childcare Team!

The YMCA is looking for dedicated, caring, and creative individuals to join our Childcare team! In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to foster a fun, safe, and nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and explore their potential.

Why you’ll love the YMCA

As a part-time staff member, you will receive a free individual membership or 50% off family membership and 50% discounted programs for you and your household.

Other perks our Y employees enjoy

• Personal
• Development: You’ll have many opportunities for free training and certifications, as well as opportunities to advance and potentially find a long-term career.
• Childcare: While working for the Child Care Services program, free childcare is available for school-age children. Please note this is based on availability at the school your child attends.
• Fulfillment: Experience a flexible schedule while working for a company that cares about you personally and is actively involved in our community!

Responsibilities

• The Parkview YMCA seeks enthusiastic and attentive part-time childcare workers to provide childcare support, Monday through Friday, for the Before and After School YMCA Program. Childcare Site Assistants help provide diverse participants with educational and age-appropriate activities to promote a safe, fun, nurturing learning environment and memorable experiences with the YMCA.
• Connect: Have a warm, engaging, and friendly demeanor that is able to connect quickly with program participants, parents, and supervisors.
• Nurture: Actively engage with and provide quality care for program participants in order to deliver a quality childcare experience.
• Lead: Assist in the implementation of lessons and actively lead safe activities to engage participants in planned activities.

Requirements

• Candidates must be committed to contributing to the mission, culture, and values of the YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne as well as:
• Must be at least 16 years of age and attending school.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.
• Experience in the supervision of multiple children is preferred.
• Ability to handle situations quickly, kindly, and fairly.
• Ability to relate to, welcome, and communicate with diverse groups of people regardless of age, race, economic status, religion, or cultural differences.

Salary

Part-time $14.00-$14.50 hourly

Hours Available: Monday-Friday, 2:15pm-6:00pm for the 2026-2027 school year

Location

Arcola Elementary, 11006 Arcola Rd. Fort Wayne, IN 46845