School Aged Childcare - Program Assistant

About the role

The program assistant is responsible for assisting the Site Coordinator with operating a licensed school-age child care program for youth at assigned site(s). As a member of the on-site team, the program assistant helps group leaders and the Site Coordinator in leading activities that meet YMCA quality standards, ensuring the safety of the children, assisting with special events, and developing relationships with children and parents. Multiple locations are available, including Exeter, Danville, Hampton, Hampstead, Brentwood, Kingston, Stratham, and Kensington.

Schedule

Part-time hours:

• Before-school: 7:00 am to 8:45 am
• After-school: 2:30 pm to 6:00 pm

Expected to work supplemental programs (e.g., school vacations) as needed during the school year.

Responsibilities

• Respond appropriately to the individual needs of children, both physically and emotionally, in a positive and nurturing manner, ensuring their safety and security.
• Be a willing, engaged learner, open to feedback from the Site Coordinator and other leadership.
• Help maintain an indoor program space that meets the needs of children, allowing them to take initiative and explore their interests.
• Create a positive atmosphere that boosts self-esteem and the general self-concept of all program participants.
• Maintain and display a positive attitude and relationships with all families, staff, and school personnel.
• Attend all required meetings, events, and trainings.
• Communicate upward with the Program Coordinator and other YMCA management in a timely manner, adhering to deadlines and requests.
• Be willing to transfer locations as needed by the Program Coordinator.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Coordinator.
• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers.
• Attend required abuse risk management training.
• Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising consumers.
• Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
• Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.

Requirements

• At least 15 years of age.
• Maintain a current medical health form on file at the YMCA within 60 days of hire date. Screening must have been conducted within 12 months of the hire date and renewed every three years.
• Agree to be fingerprinted for FBI and state criminal background checks if 18 years of age or older.
• Handle self in a professional manner, working with integrity, discretion, and maintaining confidentiality.
• Uphold a professional appearance.
• Proven ability to take initiative, maintain good judgment, and work well under pressure.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Maintain knowledge of Association policies and practices.
• Be an effective team player who contributes valuable ideas and feedback and can be counted on to meet expectations and commitments.
• Strong verbal and written customer service and communication skills. Able to organize ideas clearly and demonstrate an understanding of audiences’ needs.
• Growth mindset and willingness to learn.
• Expected to respond to messages promptly.
• Ability to transport themselves to and from the program site and SACC office.

Benefits

• All employees receive a free YMCA membership.

Pay

$14.00 per hour.