School Aged Child Care Aide

Program Enrichment Aide

The Elementary Afterschool, Enrichment Aide (EA) is responsible for assisting the Site Coordinator in the planning, implementation, and facilitation of enrichment curriculum and program activities.  The EA guides the academic and social development of children ensuring a safe, enriching, and healthy learning environment.  EAs, under the direction of the Site Coordinator use a variety of resources, provided by the Site Coordinator to introduce skills in Arts, Music, Physical Activity, Character Development, STEM, and Nutrition Education. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Enrichment Aide must have the competencies, skills, and proven leadership ability to successfully carry out the YMCA mission, goals, and visions for serving the community.  The Enrichment Aide will be responsible for the following:   

1. Plans and facilitates purposeful and engaging activities that complement the program’s thematic agenda and meets program quality and fidelity.
2. Follows program curriculum in a developmentally appropriate manner, meeting the individual physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs of the participants.
3. Provides careful, attentive supervision, alert at all times.
4. Serves as a positive role model, demonstrates professional behavior and understand positive youth development approaches to the academic and social development of youth.
5. Facilitates a program environment that invites exploration, promotes positive play, and welcomes children.
6. Ensures the safety and engagement of all children.
7. Proactively manages classroom behavior. 
8. Sets up for and cleans up after all classroom activities.
9. Care for school property (e.g., space, equipment, supplies) daily.
10. Collaborates with EA Teacher to ensure enrichment activities are aligned with literacy instruction.
11. Promotes a team concept through a positive approach to supervision, communication, and interactions with others. 
12. Maintains on-going communication with supervisor.
13. Attends and assists with parent/family events as designated by supervisor.
14. Upholds and exemplifies the YMCA’s Core Values and principles of Character Development.
15. Helps to maintain the Before and After School paperwork and payments. 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

1. Must be at least 16 years of age or older.
2. High School Diploma or equivalent of working towards diploma.
3. Must have strong leadership and diplomacy skills. Willingness to work positively with and mentor youth.
4. Exceptional group management, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
5. Must possess speaking, listening, writing skills appropriate for interacting with both children and adults.
6. Must be capable of implementing the daily program related responsibilities of the program.
7. Must have flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
8. CPR and First Aid Certifications
9. Pass required criminal background checks

Nate Lashbrook Youth Development Director natelashbrook@bbjymca.org

Shelby Lashbrook Youth Development Director shelbylashbrook@bbjymca.org