After-School Program Assistant

Position Type: Part-Time 10-Month School Year
Schedule: Follows the local school district calendar
Hours: Typically 2:30 PM6:30 PM
Pay Range: $17.00$19.00 per hour based on experience and qualifications

Lincoln Titus Elementary School
10 Lincoln Avenue
Crompond NY 10517

French Hill Elementary School
2051 Baldwin Road
Yorktown Heights NY 10598

The YMCA of Central and Northern Westchester is a charitable not-for-profit organization dedicated to strengthening communities throughout Putnam and Westchester counties through youth development healthy living and social responsibility.

We are seeking a caring dependable and enthusiastic After-School Program Assistant to join our team and help provide a safe nurturing and engaging environment for preschool-aged children.

This is a part-time 10-month position that follows the local school district calendar. The After-School Program Assistant works alongside the UPK teaching team to support childrens social emotional physical and developmental needs during after-school hours.

• Assist the UPK teaching team with daily after-school activities including arts and crafts games music movement outdoor play and other age-appropriate experiences.
• Provide a safe nurturing inclusive and engaging environment for all children.
• Actively supervise children at all times and maintain required child-to-staff ratios.
• Support daily classroom routines transitions snack time rest periods and activities.
• Encourage positive social interactions and support childrens social-emotional development.
• Build positive and professional relationships with children families teachers and YMCA staff.
• Serve as a positive role model by demonstrating the YMCAs core values of Caring Honesty Respect and Responsibility.
• Assist with classroom organization cleaning sanitizing and preparation of materials.
• Help create an organized and welcoming classroom environment.
• Follow all YMCA policies procedures and applicable childcare regulations including requirements related to child supervision health and safety emergency procedures and child abuse prevention.
• Communicate questions or concerns regarding children families or the program to the UPK Teacher or Program Director.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism when working with children and families.
• Participate in required YMCA training staff meetings and professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Previous experience working with young children is preferred.
• Coursework or a degree in Early Childhood Education Child Development or a related field is preferred.
• Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential in Preschool is preferred.
• Knowledge of age-appropriate activities and developmental needs of children ages 35 is preferred.
• Strong communication interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Must demonstrate patience maturity dependability and a genuine interest in working with young children.
• Ability to maintain a safe positive and supportive environment.
• Must be able to follow directions communicate effectively and respond appropriately to childrens needs.

• Part-time 10-month position following the local school district calendar
• Competitive pay of $17.00$19.00 per hour based on experience and qualifications
• Professional development and ongoing training opportunities
• Hands-on experience in early childhood education
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Opportunity to work in a school-based preschool program
• Potential opportunities for additional hours based on program needs
• Opportunity to grow within the YMCA and gain valuable experience in early childhood and youth programming

If you are passionate about working with young children and want to make a positive difference in their day we would love to hear from you. Join the YMCA of Central and Northern Westchester and become part of a team dedicated to helping children learn grow and thrive.