YMCA at the Athenaeum - Member Services - Child Care Aide

Welcome to the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis! There has never been a better time to join the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis! Our employees enjoy a diverse & inclusive environment and the opportunity to do cause-driven work to impact our communities through Youth Development, Healthy Living & Social Responsibility. If you are interested and have the skills and desire to make a difference, please continue by completing our online application. Thank you for your interest in our Y!

PART TIME PERKS

Free certifications (depending on position)
Free YMCA of Greater Indianapolis membership
Flexible schedules
Childcare provided when actively working (up to 20 hours per week)
Retirement
Employee Assistance Program
Center Discounts

GENERAL FUNCTION

The Child Care Aide will be responsible for the care of the children in Child Watch; ensuring a healthy, safe, and nurturing environment. He/she will foster children’s social, physical, spiritual, and mental growth, and demonstrate the core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility and will interact positively with parents to develop a trusting relationship.

KNOW HOW

· Must be at least 16 years old and have an understanding and knowledge of children, their behavior and development.

· Knowledge in age-appropriate activities (crafts, games, etc.) and the ability to lead group activities.

· Ability to use age-appropriate behavior management techniques according to YMCA guidelines.

· Warm and friendly personality and have the willingness to interact and play with children.

· Understands and accepts the YMCA’s goals and values.

· Supervises Child Watch participants in order to ensure safety and provide caring, nurturing environment.

It is the policy of the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis to provide equal employment opportunity to employees and candidates for employment. Accordingly, there shall be no discrimination against any employee or candidate for employment due to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, disability or against disabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam era. This policy is applicable to the policies governing recruitment, hiring and placement, promotion, training, compensation, employment environment, and separation or termination.

Compliance with this policy is the personal responsibility of all personnel, especially those whose duties are related to the hiring of new employees and the status or tenure of current employees. Further, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, the company will cooperate fully in the implementation of applicable laws and executive orders.