School Age After School Staff

About Us: My Place is a non for profit organization that has been serving our community for 14 years.
Every position at My Place: A Play and Learning Center plays a critical role in the lives of the children we care for at the center.
We serve children 6 weeks through age 5 from 7 am to 5:30 pm Monday through Friday.
We also run an after school program at Watkins Glen Elementary School from 2-6pm Monday through Friday.
Job Description: Duties and class sizes vary depending on age group.
The main focus of all staff is to engage children in fun and playful activities throughout the day to help them develop new skills as they grow.
All staff will be provided with continuous training to provide the best supervision skills and better understand child development.
Minimally 15 hours of paid training per year is provided and scholarship opportunities are available to pursue a degree in Early Childhood Education.
*Education:* Associate Degree in Early Childhood, Child Development or related field or possess a CDA.
*Qualifications:* * A minimum of one year of specific training and/or experience caring for children * Experience in working with diverse populations * Excellent customer service skills * Strong curriculum and program knowledge for developmentally appropriate, play-based early learning · Core knowledge of NYS child day care regulations · Must meet the requirements of Child Care Regulations 418.
14 and related employment guidelines · Must be a reliable team player, detail oriented, energetic and ready to play · Able to sit or stand for long periods of time, and up to lift 30 lbs.
*Duties/Responsibilities:* * Create a safe and nurturing environment for all children * Provide competent supervision of children * Follow My Place board-approved policies at all times * Create a welcoming child-centered culture at center * Follow NYS child day care regulations at all times *Communications/Community Relations:* · Communicate with parents at drop off and pick up · Maintain confidentiality according to My Place policy · Present a positive image of My Place · Answer the phone/door and support a positive customer service experience *Professional Development:* * Annually create individual professional development plans * Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities per individual professional development plan and according to job specifications/program needs.
· Complete and remain current with NYS required training · Attend all required meetings Job Type: Part-time Salary: $15.
00 - $16.
00 per hour Expected hours: 20 per week Benefits: * Employee discount * Paid time off * Professional development assistance * Retirement plan * Tuition reimbursement Schedule: * 4 hour shift * After school * Day shift * Monday to Friday Education: * High school or equivalent (Preferred) Experience: * Early Childhood Education: 1 year (Preferred) * Childcare: 1 year (Preferred) * Work Location: In person Job Type: Part-time Pay: $15.
00 - $16.
00 per hour Schedule: * After school * Monday to Friday Ability to Relocate: * Watkins Glen, NY 14891: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person