Job Details
Description
The YMCA currently has Part-time Childcare Leader positions available in Huntington Beach. The key roles of this position include :
- Plan, implement, and oversee curriculum-aligned activities for participants, including homework assistance, social-emotional learning, arts and crafts, STEM / STEAM, and physical education.
- Foster youth success through mentorship, guidance, and encouragement, actively encouraging program engagement and participation.
- Conduct ongoing assessments of programs, services, and activities to uphold participant safety, maintain program excellence, and always ensure a well-maintained facility or classroom environment.
- Support participants in making positive choices, implementing appropriate disciplinary actions when needed to create a stable and nurturing atmosphere conducive to their success.
- Communicate and work effectively with participants, staff, parents, school personnel, and community partners.
- Attend and actively participate in all required staff development workshops, meetings, and trainings.
- Record and maintain daily attendance and other documentation as required.
- Preferred availability : Opening shifts- 6 : 30am to 8 : 00am Part time shifts- 1 : 30pm to 6 : 00pm Full-time positions also available
Benefits of working with the Y :
- Tuition Reimbursement*
- Part-time and Full-time positions are available
- FREE Gym Membership
- FREE Workout Classes
- FREE Pool Access
- FREE Training and Certifications
- FREE Virtual Health Care Solutions (Teledoc)
- Program Discounts
- Up to 100 percent off child care programs
- YMCA Retirement Fund*
- Community Impact
- Certain conditions may apply. Inquire with Hiring Manager. What you need to apply :
- Be over the age of 18
- Enjoy working with children
- Entry Assistant positions available
- Experience working with children ages 5-12, in a daycare, after school program or camp is preferred
- Early Childhood Education (ECE) credits or in a related field (Sociology, Psychology, more) for Teacher positions (no credits needed for assistant) When applying please upload any college transcripts you may have
The YMCA has opportunities available in the areas below :
- Huntington Beach
- Costa Mesa
- Santa Ana
- Newport Beach
- Orange
- Tustin
Qualifications
Hiring Criteria : The following are the minimum qualifications which an individual needs in order to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this position.
Education & Certifications :
- Assistant or Youth Development Staff : High School Diploma or equivalent
- Teacher 1 : 6 units in Child Development or a related field; and continuous enrollment in a minimum of 2 units per semester toward completion of 12 units required.
- Teacher 2 : 12 units in Child Development or a related field.
- Teacher 3 : 12 college units with 6 units in Child Development, Education. 6 units may be in Psychology, Sociology, Recreation, Physical Education, Art, and Music.
15-hour preventative health practice certifications within 90 days of employment. Complete YMCA Core trainings within first 60 days of employment.
Experience & Background :
- Must be 18 years of age
- 6 months experience working with children preferred
- Teacher 1 & 2 6 months working with children required
- Teacher 3 one year working with children required.
30+ days ago