Afterschool Teachers Aide - Ocean View Y-Kids

Requisition Number

AFTER002405

Posted : October 1, 2025, Part-Time, Hourly Range : $20 USD to $21 USD

Locations

Showing 1 location : YMCA Licensed School-Age Programs : Albany area, Albany, CA 94706, USA

Description

We are seeking energetic team members for our morning Y-Kids Program. Y-Kids is a structured before and after school program that offers a great start to every school day. Staff facilitate education and recreation opportunities, fun physical activities, healthy snacks, and positive reinforcement. With a strong focus on STEM, we encourage innovation, critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and creativity in all our kids.

POSITION SUMMARY :

Assistant Teachers are responsible for supporting the daily operations of the site by providing high-quality and responsive care to children and families in a setting that is inclusive for children of all abilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Assist in planning and implementing curriculum within established guidelines and prepare necessary supplies and equipment for relevant program activities.
• Work cooperatively with all staff to ensure the quality of the program.
• Help to achieve YMCA Child Care program goals by promoting individual growth and exploration, recognizing each child's needs while providing opportunities to enrich their development.
• Care for the health and well-being of children while they are in the program. Give first aid treatment when necessary and report any incidents or injuries promptly to parent, director, and branch as necessary.
• Provide appropriate and consistent discipline methods that reinforce positive behaviors in an age-appropriate manner.
• Report and document notable behavior and situations to the appropriate supervisor, according to policies and procedures.
• Initiate, strengthen, and maintain good communication—both verbal and non-verbal—with all school personnel, families, children, parents, and other community agencies. Positively explain and interpret program standards and policies. Provide ongoing and continuous feedback to parents regarding their child's development, including parent conferences and assessments.
• Maintain required program records.
• Attend and actively participate in regular program activities, department trainings, staff meetings, and special events as scheduled.
• Keep the center clean and presentable at all times.
• Ensure Licensing standards / regulations are met at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.

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.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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