Play and Learn Aide

About the Role

The Play & Learn Assistant works under the direction of the Play & Learn Coordinator to implement curriculum and program activities in the Play & Learn Room. This role focuses on the supervision and development of children, ensuring a safe, enriching, and healthy environment.

Our Culture

Our mission and core values shape our culture. At The Y, we strive to strengthen communities with purpose and intentionality every day by being:

• Welcoming: Open to all, a place where you can belong and become.
• Genuine: Valuing and embracing individuality.
• Hopeful: Believing in potential and fostering catalysts for change.
• Nurturing: Supporting personal growth and development.
• Determined: Relentlessly working to strengthen our community, starting with you.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all participants are within sight and sound of YMCA leaders.
• Assure compliance with state and local regulations related to program areas.
• Ensure program standards are met and safety procedures are followed.
• Develop and maintain relationships with parents and related organizations/agencies.
• Stay current with development trends in the community and surrounding areas.
• Model relationship-building skills, including "Listen First," in all interactions.
• Assist in classrooms during staff shortages or to resolve parent/child situations.
• Provide high-quality service for members, adhering to Member Experience expectations.
• Maintain upkeep of assigned program rooms and equipment to support a healthy environment.
• Keep proper records, develop statistical reports, and ensure facilities meet requirements.
• Follow emergency procedures, safety precautions, and report accidents, incidents, and hazards.
• Adhere to all policies, rules, and regulations outlined in the employee handbook.
• Obtain and maintain required training certifications.
• Accept additional assignments as deemed appropriate within the scope of the role.

Requirements

• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Obtain hands-on Pediatric, Child, and Adult First Aid & CPR Certification.
• Physically capable of observing and listening for stressful situations at all times.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds and quickly respond to prevent harm.
• Physical stamina to perform outlined duties.
• Reliable transportation.

Job offers are contingent upon completion of a rigorous criminal history background check.