The Wellsville YMCA is seeking to hire energetic, qualified individuals who enjoy working with children and the general public. Qualified individuals believe in and support the Y's Mission of serving our community through Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility.

Applicants must be available to work at different times. We have a before school program that is M-F 6:30am-9:00am. An Elementary program M-F 2:45pm-6:00pm, and a Middle School program M-F 2:15pm-6:00pm. Work schedules are subject to change based on business needs.

Under the direction of the supervisor, the Child Care Aide is responsible for implementing the daily activities of Child Care. This includes appropriately interacting with adult and child participants, assisting in all areas of Child Care and ensuring an appealing and safe environment for participants.

Essential Job Functions:

• Interacts positively with the children, displaying the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility in all program activities.
• Performs specific tasks related to the daily operation of Child Watch such as administering small group activities, arts and crafts preparation, physical education activities and positive discipline strategies.
• Maintains a safe, healthy, warm, engaging, and attractive environment.
• Works within the framework, policies, and procedures established by the YMCA.
• Demonstrates quality standards in Character Development at all times. Acts as a positive role model for the children participating in the program.
• Acts professionally, remains alert and eliminates unsafe practices and physical hazards.
• Maintains an awareness and understanding of any participating child's allergies and/or fears through regular communications with parents and staff. Takes appropriate precautions to manage allergies and/or fears.
• Maintains a clean, safe environment by checking all toys, books, and equipment and disposing of anything hazardous.
• Disinfects counters and tables daily; disinfect toys daily, or as needed.

Essential Qualifications:

• Previous experience working with children preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to work mornings.
• Will be required to: bend, stoop, kneel, twist, sit, reach with hands, grasp, stand, hear, speak, have finger dexterity, walk, lift up to 50 pounds, push, pull and have visual acuity.

Multiple Locations: Bolivar-Richburg Central School, Wellsville, and Scio