We’re hiring in Columbus, Westerville and Gahanna!
Contact Renee Owens, HR Generalist at rowens@ywcacolumbus.org.
Why YWCA Children’s Programs?
Why YWCA Children’s Programs?YWCA Columbus seeks career driven professionals who value the importance of being a positive role model for all children, including the most vulnerable. We hire high-quality staff and provide extensive orientations, free ongoing professional development, support and evaluation.
Our childcare programs build consistency between home and school. We work to communicate with parents, school staff, and children to develop reliable strategies for academic success and behavior management and support. Through our close partnerships with schools, we provide choice-based learning emphasizing social emotional development, reading, STEAM as well as physical development. Additionally, we provide a trauma informed environment where children can be successful, involved learners.
Our educators maintain ODJFS Step Up to Quality standards and training requirements of up to 30 hours of professional development each year. YWCA Columbus encourages staff members to model what it looks like to be a life-long learner by supporting training efforts and professional development interests.
About Our Programs
Safe & Sound
The YWCA Safe & Sound Child Care Center, housed at the Family Center since October 2005, is a state licensed five-star Step Up to Quality-rated program. We provide high-quality care and education to homeless children six weeks to 13 years of age as their parents spend their day searching for employment and permanent housing. Homelessness comes with a lot of transition and exposure to traumatic-related events that cause children to be delayed in their development and learning. We provide trauma-informed care in an environment that focuses on the child’s social and emotional needs.
Our staff have more than 50 years of combined experience in the early childhood field. Most staff have a degree or possess a CDA Credential. To further support their professional growth, staff attend 30 hours of training every two years as well as participate in staff professional development days several times per year. Click here to learn more about YWCA Family Center.
Kids Place
YWCA Kids Place has more than 30 years of experience providing affordable, dependable, high-quality, year-round child care for families in the Gahanna and Westerville school districts. Our programs are conveniently located in your child’s elementary school to promote consistency and continuity for your child’s transition from school to Kids Place.
Kids Place educators are expected to maintain ODJFS standards and training requirements, as well as complete Step Up to Quality-approved professional development hours. YWCA Columbus encourages staff members to model what it looks like to be a life-long learner by supporting training efforts and professional development interests. Click here to learn more about YWCA Kids Place.
Benefits
- Work in an environment where you can impact the lives of others each and every day
- We pay for you to maintain licensed training in First Aid, CPR, Child Abuse Recognition, Communicable Diseases and all required certifications
- Medical, dental, vision insurance to eligible individuals
- Retirement plan and 401k for eligible employees
- Discounted child care for your children
- Join a team of dedicated professionals who genuinely care about the people they serve
Open Position(s)
Are you passionate about education and helping children in your community? We are growing and have new opportunities for Before and After School Program Site Directors in Westerville. In this position, you would be responsible for all on-site planning, supervision, implementation and management of one program site, serving children in grades K-5 in school setting.
**This is a full-time, twelve-month-per-year position**
Location: United Schools Network – UPREP EAST and UPREP STATE ST.
Responsibilities:
- Plan and implement daily activities and projects for youth in grades K-5 in alignment with the Ohio K-12 Academic Guidelines. Ensure compliance with all agency and Ohio Department of Job and Family Services licensing requirements and accreditation standards.
- Interact with parents to keep them informed of program activities, special events, and address questions and concerns. Develop and maintain school and community partnerships.
- Direct on-site supervision of all staff, including hiring, performance evaluations, training, and mentoring.
- Purchase necessary equipment and supplies and operates within the specified monthly budget. Maintain expense reports and submit to Kids Place Program Administrator monthly. Assist Program Director in the development of annual marketing plan.
- Cover open sites during vacations and medical leaves.
Required Qualifications:
- 4-year degree in Elementary Education, Child Development, Recreation or related field, or a two-year degree in Child Development combined with child-care experience; A Child Development Associate Certification from an accredited program combined with childcare experience; minimum 18 quarter or 12 semester hours in Child Development/Early Childhood Education.
- One-year experience working with school age children in a classroom or group setting.
- Curriculum planning experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of child development; Familiarity with ODJFS Licensing Regulations; Familiarity with Step Up to Quality. Supervisory experience desired.
Benefits:
- Work in an environment where you can impact the lives of others each & every day.
- Medical, dental, vision insurance to eligible individuals.
- Retirement Plan and 401k for eligible employees.
- Employee discounted childcare.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From $47,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Signing bonus
Education:
- Associate (Required)
Experience:
- Classroom management: 1 year (Required)
- supervisory: 1 year (Required)
Do you have a passion to help others and work with children in your community? Do you want to turn your passion into a career? We need you to come and help us grow! We have immediate openings in our FIVE STAR Step-up to quality Safe & Sound Childcare Center at the YWCA Family Center which provides emergency shelter and transitions children and families into more permanent housing. This is a PERFECT opportunity for individuals who want to work with children!
Lead Toddler Teacher– full-time 7:00 am-4:00 pm (Toddler). With support from an assistant teacher, will create lesson plans as well as individualized child development plans. Perform developmental screenings, and provide fun, hands-on learning experiences serving as a play partner for the children. Associates degree in Early Childhood, Child Development, Education or related field required, or a Child Development Associate (CDA) with a Child Care Professional level three on the Ohio Professional Development Network. Certification in First Aid, CPR, Communicable Disease, and Child Abuse Recognition and two years’ experience in a licensed child care setting.
Benefits
- Work in an environment where you can impact the lives of others each and every day
- We pay for you to maintain licensed training in First Aid, CPR, Child Abuse Recognition, Communicable Diseases and all required certifications.
- Medical, dental, vision insurance, and life insurance to eligible individuals
- Retirement Plan and 401k for eligible employees
- Discounted childcare for your children
- Paid time off
· Join a team of dedicated professionals who genuinely care about the people they serve
- Job Type: Full-time
- Salary: $17.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8-hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday (7:00 am-4:00 pm)
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
- Early Childhood Education: 1 year (Preferred)
- Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
- Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Are you looking for a part-time opportunity in education and childcare? Looking to make a difference in children’s lives and help your community? As a Before and After School Program Assistant you will be responsible for assisting the Kids Place Site Director in the care and nurturing of children and ensuring a safe and welcoming environment in a licensed school age childcare classroom.
Kid’s Place programs are located at elementary schools throughout Westerville, Gahanna and United School Network (USN) Charter Schools.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for care and engagement of children in grades K-5 in award-winning before and after school programs.
- Facilitate choice-based activities such as art, science, technology and math, physical activities and homework assistance with children.
- Obtain and maintain training in First Aid, CPR, Child Abuse Recognition, Communicable Diseases and 10 hours of Ohio Approved Training for childcare programs. YWCA Columbus will pay for your training!
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- One year experience in childcare or children’s programs required.
- Desire to work with children.
- Must be able to recognize and act upon any hazard to a child’s safety and well-being.
- Desire to further the mission of YWCA Columbus: To eliminate racism and empower women.
Benefits:
- We will pay for you to maintain your certifications in First Aid, CPR, Child Abuse Recognition, Communicable Diseases and all other required certifications.
Work in an environment where you can impact the lives of others each & every day. Interested in joining our team as Before and After School Program Assistant? APPLY TODAY
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- After school
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- childcare center or children’s program: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Are you passionate about education and helping children in your community? We are growing and have new opportunities for a Before and After School Program Site Director – Gahanna in Columbus. In this position, you would be responsible for all on-site planning, supervision, implementation and management of one program site, serving children in grades K-5 in school setting.
**This is a full-time, twelve-month-per-year position**
Location: This position will be floating between the Gahanna sites as needed.
Responsibilities of the Before and After School Program Site Director – Gahanna:
- Plan and implement daily activities and projects for youth in grades K-5 in alignment with the Ohio K-12 Academic Guidelines. Ensure compliance with all agency and Ohio Department of Job and Family Services licensing requirements and accreditation standards.
- Interact with parents to keep them informed of program activities, special events, and address questions and concerns. Develop and maintain school and community partnerships.
- Direct on-site supervision of all staff, including hiring, performance evaluations, training, and mentoring.
- Purchase necessary equipment and supplies and operates within the specified monthly budget. Maintain expense reports and submit to Kids Place Program Administrator monthly. Assist Program Director in the development of annual marketing plan.
- Cover open sites during vacations and medical leaves.
Required Qualifications of the Before and After School Program Site Director – Gahanna
- 4 year degree in Elementary Education, Child Development, Recreation or related field, or a two-year degree in Child Development combined with child-care experience; A Child Development Associate Certification from an accredited program combined with childcare experience; minimum 18 quarter or 12 semester hours in Child Development/Early Childhood Education; CPL level 3 or higher; or School Age Endorsement III (Administrator)
- One-year experience working with school age children in a classroom or group setting.
- Curriculum planning experience.
Preferred Qualifications of the Before and After School Program Site Director – Gahanna:
- Knowledge of child development; Familiarity with ODJFS Licensing Regulations; Familiarity with Step Up to Quality. Supervisory experience desired.
Benefits:
- Work in an environment where you can impact the lives of others each & every day.
- Medical, dental, vision insurance to eligible individuals.
- Retirement Plan and 401k for eligible employees.
- Employee discounted childcare.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From $47,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Associate (Required)
Experience:
- Classroom management: 1 year (Required)
- supervisory: 1 year (Required)
