Welcome to the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis! There has never been a better time to join the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis! Our employees enjoy a diverse & inclusive environment and the opportunity to do cause-driven work to impact our communities through Youth Development, Healthy Living & Social Responsibility. If you are interested and have the skills and desire to make a difference, please continue by completing our online application. Thank you for your interest in our Y!

YMCA MISSION

To put Christian principles into practice through programs that enhance personal growth and improve health of spirit, mind and body for all.

GENERAL FUNCTION

The Child Care Aide will be responsible for the care of the children in Play & Learn; ensuring a healthy, safe, and nurturing environment. He/she will foster children’s social, physical, spiritual, and mental growth, and demonstrate the core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility and will interact positively with parents to develop a trusting relationship.

KNOW HOW

• Must be at least 16 years old and have an understanding and knowledge of children, their behavior and development.
• Knowledge in age-appropriate activities (crafts, games, etc.) and the ability to lead group activities.
• Ability to use age-appropriate behavior management techniques according to YMCA guidelines.
• Maintain current certifications in First Aid, Child Abuse Prevention, Safety & Risk Management, New Employee Orientation and other position-related training required for Child Care Aide employees within 60-90 days of employment.
• Warm and friendly personality and have the willingness to interact and play with children.
• Understands and accepts the YMCA’s goals and values.
• Supervises Play & Learn participants in order to ensure safety and provide caring, nurturing environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in providing a quality environment in Playing & Learn, taking into consideration the needs of each child and the goals and objectives of the YMCA.
• Maintains the diapering and feeding schedules, and infant reports as set forth by Coordinator.
• Be responsible for the safety of the children at all times and to carry out emergency procedures when necessary.
• Adheres to and maintains the cleaning schedule.
• Continually interacts with the children, when in room and parents as they enter and leave the Play & Learn area (includes greeting parents immediately upon their arrival)
• Puts safety first in all activities by using developmentally appropriate activities at all times.
• Professionally handles any conflict or emergency situations that may arise with members or staff.
• Provides positive interaction with children, parents and staff using the core values as guidelines.
• Shows flexibility in working where needed as numbers of children fluctuate.

It is the policy of the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis to provide equal employment opportunity to employees and candidates for employment. Accordingly, there shall be no discrimination against any employee or candidate for employment due to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, disability or against disabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam era. This policy is applicable to the policies governing recruitment, hiring and placement, promotion, training, compensation, employment environment, and separation or termination.
Compliance with this policy is the personal responsibility of all personnel, especially those whose duties are related to the hiring of new employees and the status or tenure of current employees. Further, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, the company will cooperate fully in the implementation of applicable laws and executive orders.


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