Open Positions

Before and After School Program Assistant - Part-Time (Gahanna)

General Statement of Duties: Responsible for assisting the Kids Place Site Director in the care and nurturi9ng of children and ensuring a safe and welcoming environment in a licensed school age childcare classroom.

Job Responsibilities

• Daily classroom management ensuring the safety and welfare of each student

• Implements and supervises activities planned by Site Director based on the needs and interests of each child

• Completes daily documentation, including attendance and incident reports

• Maintains required training and certifications

Performance Expectations

• Creates and promotes a warm and welcoming environment for both parents and children

• Assists Site Director in ensuring classroom meets all Ohio Department of job and Family Services Child Care Licensing rules and Step Up to Quality Standards

• Interacts with parents, children, school personnel, and YWCA staff in a positive, professional, and cooperative manner; refer appropriate questions or concerns to the Site Director

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

• CPL Level 2 (minimum)

• Experience: One year experience in childcare or children's programs. 12 months of ECE, youth related or special needs experience

• Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Proven ability to work effectively with staff, parents, school personnel, and other professionals. Patience, energy and ability to work in an unpredictable environment. Demonstrated desire to work with children and commitment to profession. Must have strong knowledge of appropriate practices for youth. Must be mentally and physically able to carry out duties and recognize and act upon any hazards to a child’s safety and well-being. Strong work ethics including trustworthiness and dependability. Understanding of Department of Youth Child Care Licensing Rules and Ohio Step Up to Quality initiatives

Core Competencies

• Communication: Communicates well, delivers presentations, and has good listening skills. Communicates effectively with others regarding various tasks, concerns and ideas.

• Customer Service: Works well with customers, promotes a positive image of the company, strives to solve issues raised by customers.

• Dependability: Meets deadlines, works independently, accountable, maintains focus, punctual, good attendance record.

• Initiative: Takes action, seeks new opportunities, strives to see projects to completion, and meets goals and objectives.

• Teamwork: Accountable to team, works to meet established deliverables, appreciates view of team members, respectful.

Required Trainings

• Employee Health and Safety Trainings

• Onboarding and ongoing trainings via ADP (YWCA organizational trainings)

• Ohio Childcare Resource and Referral Agency (DCY childcare licensing trainings).

Physical Demands: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of the jobs, the employee may be required to stand, walk, use hands, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear. Employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25 lbs.

YWCA Columbus is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. Qualified candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law with respect to any and all employment practices.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Early Start Lead Teacher

General Statement of Duties: The Early Start Lead Teacher will be responsible for implementing, managing, and evaluating age-appropriate classroom activities in a licensed childcare setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Create and Implement Curriculum: Design and implement engaging and age-appropriate educational activities that promote learning and development in areas such as social skills, language, and motor development. Including ready for success math and reading activities.

• Lead and Supervise: Supervise and guide a team of assistant teachers, providing support, training, and mentorship to ensure best practices are followed.

• Child Development: Observe and assess children’s progress and development, providing feedback to parents, caregivers, and management as needed.

• Ensure Safety: Maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom environment. Ensure that all safety policies and procedures are followed.

• *Record Keeping and attendance: Collecting data and anecdotal notes and Submitting attendance to Cee-Hive daily

Performance Expectations

• Build Positive Relationships: Develop strong, trusting relationships with children and their families, ensuring open communication and a welcoming, inclusive environment.

• Behavior Management: Implement positive behavior management techniques to encourage positive social interactions, emotional regulation, and conflict resolution.

• Compliance: Adhere to all licensing and regulatory requirements, ensuring the daycare center is in full compliance with state and federal regulations.

• Communication: Maintain clear and professional communication with parents, staff, and management regarding daily activities, milestones, and concerns.

Qualifications

• Education: Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, associate's degree or higher in early childhood education or a related field preferred.

• Experience: Minimum two years’ experience working with children in a licensed childcare setting. First Aid and CPR certification preferred (or willingness to obtain); Communicable Disease, and Child Abuse Recognition.

• Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of child development principles and best practices in early childhood education. Ability to work collaboratively with a team of educators and staff. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Patient, nurturing, and attentive to the needs of children.

Core Competencies

• Communication: Communicates well, delivers presentations, has good listening skills. Communicates effectively with others regarding various tasks, concerns and ideas.

• Interpersonal Skills: Builds strong relationships, is flexible/adaptable, works well with others, solicits feedback. Applies effective interpersonal and problem-solving skills when responding to those we serve.

• Job Knowledge: Understands facets of job, aware of duties and responsibilities, and keeps job knowledge current.

• Problem Solving: Identifies and analyzes problems weighing the relevance and accuracy of available information. Strives to understand contributing factors. Generates and evaluates alternative solutions.

Required Trainings:

• Employee Health and Safety Training

• CPR & First Aid

• Child Abuse

• Communicable Disease

• Required OCCRA trainings

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Safe & Sound Assistant Teacher

General Statement of Duties: Assisting lead teacher with day-to-day activities.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist the lead teacher in creating and implementing age-appropriate activities to foster learning and development.

• Supervise and engage with children in a safe, caring, and supportive manner.

• Provide individual or small group support to children as needed, promoting social, emotional, and cognitive development.

• Maintain a clean and organized classroom environment, ensuring safety and cleanliness standards are met.

• Assist in planning and preparing materials for lessons, activities, and projects.

Performance Expectations

• Ensure children's well-being by following established health and safety protocols.

• Communicate regularly with parents and caregivers about their child's progress, behavior, and well-being.

• Support children during meals, nap times, and other daily routines.

• Help manage classroom behavior and enforce rules in a positive and constructive manner.

• Attend staff meetings and training sessions to stay current with best practices in early childhood education.

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent; CDA, associate's degree or higher in early childhood education or a related field preferred.

Experience: Previous working with children in a childcare or educational setting is a plus.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of child development principles and best practices in early childhood education. Ability to work collaboratively with a team of educators and staff. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Patient, nurturing, and attentive to the needs of children. Must pass background checks and meet state and local licensing requirements for childcare workers. First Aid and CPR certification preferred (or willingness to obtain

Core Competencies

Communication: Communicates well, delivers presentations, and has good listening skills. Communicates effectively with others regarding various tasks, concerns, and ideas.

Interpersonal Skills: Builds strong relationships, is flexible/adaptable, works well with others, solicits feedback. Applies effective interpersonal and problem-solving skills when responding to those we serve.

Job Knowledge: Understands facets of job, aware of duties and responsibilities, and keeps job knowledge current.

Problem Solving: Identifies and analyzes problems weighing the relevance and accuracy of available information. Strives to understand contributing factors. Generates and evaluates alternative solutions.

Required Trainings:

• Employee Health and Safety Trainings

• CPR & first aid

• Child abuse

• Communicable disease

• Required OCCRA trainings

Physical Demands: frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, lifting children (up to 40 pounds), reaching, crouching, crawling, and sometimes carrying heavy supplies, all while maintaining constant supervision and quick responsiveness to children's needs, especially in a fast-paced environment; essentially requiring good mobility and physical stamina throughout the workday.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Work Location: In person

Safe & Sound Assistant Teacher School Age

General Statement of Duties: Assisting lead teacher with day-to-day activities.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist the lead teacher in creating and implementing age-appropriate activities to foster learning and development.

• Supervise and engage with children in a safe, caring, and supportive manner.

• Provide individual or small group support to children as needed, promoting social, emotional, and cognitive development.

• Maintain a clean and organized classroom environment, ensuring safety and cleanliness standards are met.

• Assist in planning and preparing materials for lessons, activities, and projects.

Performance Expectations

• Ensure children's well-being by following established health and safety protocols.

• Communicate regularly with parents and caregivers about their child's progress, behavior, and well-being.

• Support children during meals, nap times, and other daily routines.

• Help manage classroom behavior and enforce rules in a positive and constructive manner.

• Attend staff meetings and training sessions to stay current with best practices in early childhood education.

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent; CDA, associate's degree or higher in early childhood education or a related field preferred.

Experience: Previous working with children in a childcare or educational setting is a plus.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of child development principles and best practices in early childhood education. Ability to work collaboratively with a team of educators and staff. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Patient, nurturing, and attentive to the needs of children. Must pass background checks and meet state and local licensing requirements for childcare workers. First Aid and CPR certification preferred (or willingness to obtain

Core Competencies

Communication: Communicates well, delivers presentations, and has good listening skills. Communicates effectively with others regarding various tasks, concerns, and ideas.

Interpersonal Skills: Builds strong relationships, is flexible/adaptable, works well with others, solicits feedback. Applies effective interpersonal and problem-solving skills when responding to those we serve.

Job Knowledge: Understands facets of job, aware of duties and responsibilities, and keeps job knowledge current.

Problem Solving: Identifies and analyzes problems weighing the relevance and accuracy of available information. Strives to understand contributing factors. Generates and evaluates alternative solutions.

Required Trainings:

• Employee Health and Safety Trainings

• CPR & first aid

• Child abuse

• Communicable disease

• Required OCCRA trainings

Physical Demands: frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, lifting children (up to 40 pounds), reaching, crouching, crawling, and sometimes carrying heavy supplies, all while maintaining constant supervision and quick responsiveness to children's needs, especially in a fast-paced environment; essentially requiring good mobility and physical stamina throughout the workday.