School Aged Childcare - Program Assistant (various locations) $14/hr

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 the member of the on-site team at the assigned school, the program assistant assists group leaders and Site Coordinator in leading activities which meet YMCA quality standards; ensuring the safety of the children; assisting with special events; and developing relationships with children and parents.

Come have fun and make a difference in the lives of children!

We have multiple locations available to chose from including:

Exeter, Danville, Hampton, Hampstead, Brentwood, Kingston, Stratham and Kensington

Hours:

Before-school: 7:00 am to 8:45 am and/or after-School: 2:30 pm to 6:00 pm

All employee receives a free YMCA membership!

Responsibilities:

• Respond appropriately to the individual needs of children, both physically and emotionally, in a positive and nurturing manner, ensuring the safety and security of all.
• Be a willing engaged learner, open to feedback from Site Coordinator and other leadership
• Help maintain indoor program space that meets the needs of children, allowing children 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.
• Expected to attend all required meetings, events, and trainings, and to work all supplemental programs (school vacations, etc) as needed during the school year.
• Communicate upward with Program Coordinator and other YMCA Management in a timely manner, adhering to deadlines and requests.?
• Be willing to transfer location 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.
• Other duties as assigned.