Aide-SACC

About the role

Under the direction of the Base Director, the Base Assistant is responsible for assisting with the daily program as it relates to children and their classroom activities. Major emphasis is on program excellence and developing quality care of the highest standard.

Responsibilities

• Support engaging activities, supervise children, and help create a safe, welcoming environment.
• Assist with implementing unit lesson plans.
• Assist with implementing daily classroom activity.
• Ensure parents/guardians sign in and out on a daily basis.
• Cultivate and maintain a positive working relationship with co-workers and parents.
• Maintain a safe and attractive learning environment.
• Expand job knowledge and classroom skills on an ongoing basis.
• Assist with organizing center events (field trips, school pictures, etc.).
• Perform other tasks related to the operation of the school age center.
• Knows and follows established childcare policies.
• Attend all required meetings and training.

Requirements

• Must be 16 years of age.
• Must be able to relate to school program staff and parents with a professional and positive attitude.
• Must have the ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.

Qualifications

Incumbent must have the ability to work effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions, and must embrace new approaches and discover ideas to create better member experiences. The incumbent must also accept and demonstrate the Y’s values.

Skills

The member relations aspect of this position requires that relationship building be the number one priority at all times, attending to the needs and requests of health seekers, members, and all people within the YMCA in a courteous and friendly manner.

Training

Complete the following training within 30 days of hire: Staff Expectations, First Aid, and CPR and YMCA online training, MSDE aide orientation and Basic Health and Safety. Complete New Employee Orientation within 60 days of hire. Keep all training as required by MSDE or the Hagerstown Y up to date.