Princeton YMCA (a Branch of the Greater Somerset County YMCA) is currently seeking School Age Childcare Counselors/Teachers for our Before & After school programs located in Princeton & Montgomery School Districts. We are looking for cause-driven leaders that share our commitment to nurture and support our children, promote youth development, and foster a sense of social responsibility.

Essential Functions

• Assists with implementation of a varied and challenging program of activities for children which includes Homework Time, Enrichment Activities, Organized Physical Activities, Free Play, and Snack Time.
• Supervises all children on the site.
• Build relationships with children and families - Greet them in a positive manner every day. Assists parents/guardians with questions or concerns
• Maintains discipline with children during all activities under the guidance of the GSCYMCA Child Abuse Prevention Policy and Code of Conduct.
• Motivates and encourages all children to participate in program activities.
• Provides a safe environment for children and follow all required safety procedures in case of emergency.
• Develops an attractive, organized, clean, and stimulating space:
• Cleaning and disinfect of all equipment as per state requirements (daily or weekly).
• Maintain site/room, equipment and materials in an orderly and safe manner.
• Set up the site/room in advance of children's arrival and cleans up after children's departure.

• Keeps Director apprised of situations requiring their attention

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have experience working with children in a structured group setting

• Must have ability to learn and think quickly to solve child-to-child situations
• Good communication skills and ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

2022-2023 School Year Locations -

Princeton Public Schools:

Johnson Park Elementary (After School only 3pm-6pm)
285 Rosedale Rd
Princeton, New Jersey 08540

Littlebrook Elementary (After School only 3pm-6pm)
39 Magnolia Lane
Princeton, New Jersey 08540

Riverside Elementary (After School only 3pm-6pm)
58 Riverside Drive
Princeton, New Jersey 08540

Community Park Elementary (After School only 3pm-6pm)
372 Witherspoon Street
Princeton, New Jersey 08540

Montgomery Township Schools:

Orchard Hill Elementary (before school 7:30am-9:30am & after school 3pm-6pm)
244 Orchard Road
Skillman, NJ 08558

Village Elementary (before school 7:30am-9:30am & after school 3pm-6pm)
100 Main Boulevard
Skillman, NJ 08558

Montgomery Lower Middle School (after school 3pm-6pm)
373 Burnt Hill Road
Skillman, NJ 08558

Benefits of working part-time at GSCY include:

• FREE Individual Membership Access to any YMCA in the Nation.
• 10% Discount on most programming at Greater Somerset County YMCA.
• Access to one of the leading retirement programs "Y Retirement Fund" from the first day of employment.
• Opportunities for professional development, mentoring, growth, and promotion throughout the YMCA Movement.
• Supportive and inclusive community for people of all backgrounds and access to Employee Resource Networks.

Greater Somerset County YMCA is a drug free work environment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information who share our values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Schedule:

• After school

Work Location: In person

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