Job Title: Childcare Co-Op 

Reports to: Childcare Director 

Status: Part-Time 

Schedule: 7:30am-10:30am or 3:00pm-6:00pm, M-F 

Compensation: $12.50 per hour & FREE YMCA Membership 

POSITION SUMMARY: 

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Childcare Assistant Co-op will be responsible for assisting the Lead Teacher with giving care and providing a safe, nurturing environment for children in our childcare programs in accordance with the YMCA mission and core values. 

JOB DETAILS AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Treat all children with love, respect and dignity 

• Maintain a safe, clean, and appropriate physical environment, ensuring the safety of all children at all times and compliance with all State of Michigan Licensing requirements 

• Assist the lead teacher with implementing daily lesson/activity plans 

• Complete incident and accident reports as necessary 

• Know and follow appropriate emergency and safety procedures  

• Attend staff meetings and trainings as required 

• Be familiar with procedures of reporting suspected child abuse to Child Protective Services 

• Build and maintain positive relationships with children, families, teachers, and all staff 

• Exemplify the YMCA core values of caring, respect, responsibility and honesty 

• Serve as a role model always representing the YMCA with a professional demeanor  

• Help with other tasks as assigned by supervisor 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Must be a high school student eligible for Work Based Learning Program 

• Must be 18 years of age  

• A love for children and a strong desire to make a difference every day 

• Must qualify under State of Michigan licensing to work in a childcare setting including obtaining 16 hours of training each licensing year 

• Prior experience working with children required 

• Training in early childhood development is preferred 

• Comprehensive fingerprinting and TB Test required 

• CPR and First Aid Certifications preferred 

HOW TO APPLY: 

Apply on our website at www.ymcabaycity.org/careers or email resume and application to Rachael England at rengland@ymcabaycity.org.