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NORM WAITT SR. YMCA JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Early Learning & Youth Development Associate
Status: Part Time Non-Exempt
Department: Early Learning/Youth Development
Reports to: Early Learning Director/Youth Development Director
Revision Date: May 30, 2024
POSITION SUMMARY: Operating within the policies, procedures, and practices of the Norm Waitt Sr, YMCA, this position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Early Learning & Youth Development Associate is responsible for creating a safe, positive and nurturing environment for children, while building cooperative relationships with parents/caregivers.
OUR CULTURE: 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. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you belong. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. 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.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Create a welcoming, hopeful, determined, genuine and nurturing atmosphere that fosters a sense of belonging among the children and helps them gain confidence through achievement.
2. Create and maintain a clean and safe environment both physically and emotionally for all.
3. Nurtures children through programming dedicated to building achievement and relationships among youth and within families.
4. Cultivates positive relationships and maintains effective communication with parents. Engages parents as volunteers and connects them to the YMCA.
5. Maintains program site, equipment and required program records.
6. Provides for upkeep of assigned program facilities and equipment and ensures the physical environment supports a safe and thriving environment including ADA accommodations where appropriate. Follows all procedures and standards.
7. Attends and participates in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training.
8. Demonstrates and supports the objectives of the Y’s mission statement and values by maintain the Y-Voice in all that you say and do ~ welcoming, hopeful, determined, genuine, and nurturing.
9. Implements curriculum within the established guidelines.
10. Organized with the ability to prioritize, multi-task and problem solve.
11. Makes sure schedules, supplies, materials, etc. are ready for each day.
12. Adheres to policies as stated in the YMCA Employee Handbook.
13. Must conduct themselves in a professional manor at all times in and out of our program site
14. Perform additional duties as assigned.
YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred.
2. High school degree preferred.
3. Must be at least 16/18 years of age depending on the position.
4. Must complete the following trainings at minimum (may require additional trainings based on program and location):
5. Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.
6. Previous experience with diverse populations.
7. Must have strong communication and organizational skills.
8. Ability to work with minimal supervision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EFFECT ON END RESULT:
The hours for this position could include a combination of the following:
Monday - Thursday: 4pm - 7:45pm
Friday: 4pm - 7pm
Saturday 7:45am - 12pm
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $13.00 per hour
Expected hours: 5 – 25 per week
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Work Location: In person