Before and After School Childcare Floater

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking a Before and After School Childcare Floater to join our team.

The YMCA focuses on empowering people in all forms, by improving health and well-being and inspiring action in and across our neighborhoods.

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading non-profit, charitable organization committed to strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

As a Before and After School Teacher, you will support the YMCA Childcare Program year-round to serve our school age children with a variety of activity options to explore and develop the interests and talents of the youth with a focus on safety, health, social growth, and academic enhancement for children to have fun and thrive in our care. Our programs are run in various local schools.

• →Support various school sites as needed.
• →Maintain positive public relations with members and always represent the best interests and core values of the YMCA.
• →Maintain positive relationships and effective communication with parents, students, school staff and peers.
• →Support student goals, academic or otherwise.
• →Lead curriculum and physical activities.
• →Promote a positive environment that fosters fun, safety, and our YMCA values which includes implementation of proximity praise, specific action compliments, our Core Values and our 8 Points of Leadership.
• →Maintain site and equipment, including implementing proper cleaning procedures and upkeep of equipment.
• →Directly supervise children at all times and maintain program/site in compliance with state licensing standards.
• →Attend and participate in family nights and program activities.
• →Attend staff meetings at least once a month at an off-site location.
• →Participate in the Annual Campaign by reaching site goal and asking 100% of the parents in the program.

• You are committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• You are at least 18 years old with a High School Diploma or GED.
• You have at least one year of experience working with children in a childcare setting.
• Are willing to enroll in and complete STARS training within 60 days of employment (i.e. Ongoing 10 hours, 20/30 Hour Basic).
• You are currently certified (with documentation) or are willing to certify in Infant-Child CPR and Basic First Aid within 30 days of employment (YMCA will assist in this process. 
• You are willing to obtain a Food Handlers permit (cost reimbursable), complete a pre-employment TB skin test with negative results (YMCA will assist in this process) and proof of MMR vaccination (before the first day of employment).
• Must be able to successfully complete required DCYF background and fingerprint checks before the first day of hire.
• You are able to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on your first day, and other online and in-person training as required.
• You have reliable transportation, the ability to assist at other childcare sites as needed and attend meetings at off-site locations.
• Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act)

Please note that employment with the YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is contingent upon successfully completing post-offer requirements, which may include age verification, reference checks, and state and national background checks. All inquiries and checks are conducted only after a conditional offer of employment is made.