Baby Sitter Coordinator

Our Promise: Ensure every child is on a pathway to success Improve individual & community wellness Build bridges to connect our community Demand equity for all Support family & economic stability Benefits & Perks: 12% Employer-Funded Retirement Plan upon meeting eligibility Learning and development workshops Career advancement opportunities Staff Discounts on Programs & Services and more. Rate of pay: $15.00 - $16.00. Final compensation is based on factors such as skills, qualifications, and experience. Essential Responsibilities Manages, directs, and coordinates the Kid Zone program. Supervise the children, group, and all activities as assigned while exhibiting safe, healthy, developmentally appropriate childcare practices. Provide daily care for children including feeding and supporting social/emotional needs. Encourage, engage, and support children in all classroom activities including instructional times, transitions, and gross motor activities. Implement positive behavior management techniques. Planning, implement and actively participate in daily age-appropriate classroom activities to ensure all children are provided with an opportunity to learn. Ensure the facility and all equipment is clean, well-maintained, and safe on a daily basis. Attend and actively participate in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and ongoing professional development trainings. Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience: Strong interpersonal and communication skills to serve a diverse community The Babysitting Coordinator must be at least 21 years of age, have 12 months of experience working with children ages six weeks to 12 years in a group setting and have knowledge of child and infant care & age-appropriate activities. Must be at least four years older than any child in his or her direct care. Complete a physical & tuberculosis screening and provide a physician's documentation of both within 30 days of hire. Successful completion of a criminal history, child abuse & adult abuse background check as required by the State of Delaware. Preferred Qualifications Multi-Lingual The YMCA of Delaware is an equal opportunity employer. The Y maintains a work environment in which staff are treated fairly and with respect and in which discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated. In accordance with federal, state and local laws, we recruit, hire, promote and evaluate all applicants and staff without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, familial status, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, disability, veteran or military status, domestic or sexual violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Unlawful discrimination will not be a factor in any employment decision.