Job description

Work directly with youth in a Community Care Licensed before and/or after-school setting at either a YMCA facility or a local elementary school site. As part of a team, they impact youth’s lives by helping youth learn, grow, and develop. By exemplifying and teaching skills through both formal and informal lessons, in a safe and supportive environment, the Youth Development Aide leads youth in becoming great citizens. Assists in the program management and supervision of a group of children 5-12 years of age, along with the planning, implementation, and facilitation of activities and events for participants.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Actively supervise program participants, ensuring their guidance and safety at all times
• Implement age-appropriate program activities that engage students in active and meaningful experiences and in accordance with the goals and policies of the YMCA of San Diego County
• Communicate in a timely, positive and professional manner with all participants, families, school and district personnel, and community partners
• Collaborate with school personnel and program partners to align high quality academic activities and coordinate student services
• Provide positive behavior guidance that supports the developmental, social-emotional, and physical needs of all students
• Ensure that program meets the requirements of the YMCA of San Diego County
• Perform daily duties that ensure space is properly maintained, organized, clean, and safe
• Follow emergency procedures appropriately to ensure the safety of the participants and staff

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 18 years of age or older and a high school graduate. Units in Child Development (CD) are highly desirable
• Minimum of 6 months working in a child and youth development, education, or comparable setting preferred
• Basic computer skills and ability to speak, read, and write the English language. Additional languages are highly desirable

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• Must have a sincere interest in working with children 5-12 years of age and the ability to relate to children and adults in a professional manner
• Criminal record clearance in accordance with YMCA and Community Care Licensing guidelines
• Succesfully pass a physical exam and provide negative TB test results within 7 days of hire. (TB test results need to be current within 1 year.)
• Must provide proof of measles (MMR), pertussis (TDap), and influenza immunizations within 7 days of hire. (TDap needs to be current within 10 years, MMR does not need to be renewed.)
• Pediatric CPR and Pediatric First Aid certification required within 30 days of hire, unless specified otherwise on contract, and must be from one of the following: American Red Cross American Heart Association American Safety & Health Institute

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $18.35 per hour

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• San Diego, CA 92110: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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