Early Learning Readiness Facilitator

Relationship Skills:

• Consistent positive attitude, modeling the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility
• Uphold the mission of the YMCA and communicate our image using the Y’s Voice of Genuine, Nurturing, Hopeful, Welcoming, and Determined
• Able to care for and nurture infants, toddlers, school age children
• Able to build genuine relationships with children, parents, and coworkers
• Able to provide and create a welcoming atmosphere that is people centered and service oriented, standing and greeting members by name
• Be open, friendly and approachable to children and parents
• Able to assist in the supervision of the Kids Club Staff Team

Service Skills:

• Punctual, reliable, creative, and a self-starter
•  Performs both check in and checkout procedures
• Provides excellent and genuine care for infants, toddlers, and school age children
• Responsible for the health, welfare and safety of the children in Kids Club
• Provide a safe and welcoming atmosphere; maintain center cleanliness, sanitation, organization and appearance
• Build and maintain open communication with children, parents, director and other staff. 
• Attend all required staff meetings and trainings
• Ability to lead organized age-appropriate activities, including crafts and physical activities.
• Have monthly staff schedule available to be published by the 22nd of each month.

Member Involvement Skills:

• Be knowledgeable about program areas and share information with members
• Be knowledgeable about the YMCA, its programs and policies
• Take specific actions to move members to more connected and committed relationships with the YMCA
• Responsible for creating organized age-appropriate activities, including crafts and physical activities
• Ability to lead a group of guardians and their children and ensure all policies & procedures are being implemented
• Responsible for cleaning up and taking down ELR program materials 

Qualifications

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Lifting up to 50 lbs, bending, stooping, sitting on floor or in child sized chairs, diapering, assisting with toileting, climbing, reaching, running, carrying or holding a child up to 50 lbs, and operating a computer are all required functions of the position. Spending time outdoors is also a requirement.