Description POSITION SUMMARY: Assists in the delivery of a high-quality child development program. Provides direct supervision of a group of scholars and provides a quality experience to scholars and parents focused on YMCA core values: Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Implements curriculum and program activities such as outdoor games, crafts, songs within the established guidelines. • Nurtures scholars through purposeful programming dedicated to building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families. • Supervises scholars, classroom or site, and all activities, breaks, and transitions, including ADA accommodations where appropriate. • Follows all policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies. • Continuously scans a variety of environments and surrounding areas for potential hazards and takes appropriate action to remove or avoid them and informs senior staff. • Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each scholar. • Uses positive reinforcement techniques to address scholars’ behavioral concerns. • Encourages positive social skills and appropriate behavior by example. • Assist with homework. • Maintains program site and equipment. • Maintains required program records, including scholar attendance and check in/out. • Maintains a positive attitude towards scholars, parents, coworkers, school personnel, school, and site director • Attends staff meetings, trainings and completes all assigned on-line trainings. • Attends and participates in family nights, as well as program activities. • Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: • High School Diploma • Basic knowledge of acceptable infant and childcare practices. • Ability to work and interact with a diverse group of children and parents. • Demonstrates initiative to plan, lead and participate in activities. • All required online trainings must be completed before starting work, which will be compensated for accordingly. • Familiarity with mandated reporting and steps that need to be taken. • Must have Health Screening and TB clearance. • Must have up to date TDAP, MMR vaccinations. • Criminal records clearance. • Certifications (must be maintained and current at all times): • CPR & First Aid certifications through a nationally recognized organization. • Mandated Reporter certification. • Germ Management through California Department of Pesticide Regulation.