YMCA PRESCHOOL BEFORE & AFTER CARE PROGRAM

CHILDCARE TEAM MEMBERS:
Full & Part Time Positions
Pay range dependent upon experience.

The center will be open 9 months of the year with the opportunity to work for the YMCA Day Camp program during the summer months.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

The Scottsbluff Family YMCA is seeking dedicated Preschool Before & After Childcare Team Members. This role will play a vital part in creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for preschool age children during out-of-school hours. Focus will be placed on fostering positive relationships with children, while ensuring their well-being and development through structured activities and supervision.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise and engage children in age-appropriate activities, fostering social interaction and teamwork.
• Implement daily schedules and routines that promote learning and development.
• Ensure a safe and clean environment for children, adhering to health and safety regulations.
• Build supportive relationships with children and their families by providing regular updates on progress and activities.
• Collaborate with team members to plan and execute educational and recreational programs.
• Address behavioral issues effectively and positively, promoting a culture of respect and inclusion.
• Follow all state childcare licensing guidelines.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• First Aid and CPR certifications.
• Passed background check and drug screening.
• Experience working with children in a daycare, educational, or similar setting.
• Strong understanding of the stages of child development.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Decisiveness, patience, and stamina to actively engage in the activities and play.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of child development principles and best practices.
• Experience in planning and implementing educational activities.
• Passionate about child development and education.
• Empathetic, patient, and nurturing approach to working with children.
• Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability in dynamic environments.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

• Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.
• Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.
• Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.
• Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

Applications can be picked up at and returned to the front desk, or downloaded and emailed.